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Author Guidelines — International Journal of Philosophy and Law

About this journal

The *International Journal of Philosophy and Law* is a premier peer-reviewed periodical dedicated to the rigorous and critical examination of the multifaceted intersections between philosophical inquiry and legal systems. It serves as an essential forum for advanced scholarship that elucidates the conceptual foundations, ethical dimensions, and societal implications arising from this dynamic relationship. The journal invites original research articles, incisive critical essays, and comprehensive review articles that engage with the philosophical underpinnings of jurisprudence, legal theory, and political philosophy. Our scope encompasses diverse areas, including the metaphysics and epistemology of law, normative ethics in legal contexts, human rights theory, restorative justice, legal hermeneutics, philosophy of international law, and constitutional theory. We particularly encourage interdisciplinary contributions that bridge analytical, continental, and non-Western philosophical traditions with comparative legal studies and contemporary legal challenges. Studies exploring the historical evolution and cross-cultural variations of legal and philosophical concepts are also highly valued. Targeted at an international audience of legal philosophers, jurisprudents, legal scholars, ethicists, political theorists, and advanced researchers, the journal fosters a vibrant intellectual exchange. It is committed to advancing theoretical understanding, stimulating innovative methodologies, and enriching the scholarly discourse at the nexus of philosophy and law.

Before you submit

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.
• All authors must approve the submitted version and agree to the ICMJE authorship criteria.
• Declare all funding sources, conflicts of interest, and any AI assistance used.
• Ensure ethics approval and informed consent are stated where human or animal subjects are involved.

Manuscript structure

1. Title page (title, all authors with affiliations, corresponding author, ORCID iDs)
2. Abstract (structured where appropriate) and 3–8 keywords
3. Main text: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
4. References in a consistent style; DOIs where available
5. Tables and figures supplied as separate, high-resolution files

Peer review

International Journal of Philosophy and Law uses double-blind peer review. At least two independent reviewers assess each manuscript.

Licensing and fees

Articles are published open access under CC BY 4.0. The article processing charge is USD 400; waivers are available for authors from low-income countries.

Publication frequency: Continuous Monthly. Publisher: AIR JOURNALS.

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