Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology

The Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology^® is devoted to fostering discussion at the interface of psychology, philosophy, and metatheory. The journal addresses ontological, epistemological, ethical, and critical issues in psychological theory and inquiry as well as the implications of psychological theory and inquiry for philosophical issues.

In keeping with the journal's interdisciplinary mission, both psychology and philosophy are construed broadly to encompass a diversity of forms of inquiry such as conceptual, speculative, theoretical, empirical, clinical, historical, literary, and cultural research. The Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology encourages and facilitates the informed, innovative, and critical exploration and discussion of psychological ideas and practices in both their scientific and philosophical dimensions and interrelationships. The journal welcomes original articles with philosophical or metatheoretical import from all disciplines concerned with human psychology. The journal also welcomes commentaries that directly reflect upon articles published in the journal.

Note that submissions should clearly engage with scholarship in theoretical and philosophical psychology, broadly conceived. That is, successful manuscripts usually engage in some kind of current issue linked to ongoing scholarship or clearly engage some kind of social or cultural discussion or disciplinary debate. Manuscripts that pontificate on a particular idea or theory without making clear to readers the necessity of the discussion usually do not go for peer review. Likewise, literature reviews or qualitative studies that do not significantly engage with theoretical and philosophical approaches are discouraged. As such, authors are encouraged to be familiar with scholarship in theoretical and philosophical psychology prior to submission. Authors without access to journals or specific articles in the field are welcome to reach out to the editor-in-chief for support.

Prior to submission, please carefully read and follow the submission guidelines detailed below. Manuscripts that do not conform to the submission guidelines may be returned without review.

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