Folia Philosophica publishes research articles exploring the central areas of philosophy: ontology, epistemology, ethics, anthropology, social philosophy, philosophy of religion, or the history of philosophy. Its review section offers readers insights into the evolution of philosophical thought as reflected in the recent publications. As a journal whose legacy is over three decades old, Folia Philosphica welcomes a wide range of submissions in English, German and in Polish.

We are open to reflection in all areas of philosophy. Folia Philosophica publishes high-quality contributions by international scholars. With the local audience in mind, it also offers translations of philosophical texts – both by classical philosophers and by prominent representatives of contemporary philosophy - to international audiences. It welcomes articles by contributors from all over the world, aiming to go beyond the national scope and join the international discussion on current philosophical issues, which brings together a variety of perspectives and voices.

The journal does not charge any fees for publishing articles and is available free of charge in the Open Access Gold formula.

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Announcements
Next issue: Between Natural Philosophy and Natural History

2025-04-06

We are pleased to announce a Call for Papers for the next issue of Folia Philosophica, an international peer- and blind-reviewed journal edited and published semi-annually at the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland.

Deadline for submissions: 31 March 2026 

Guest editors:  Jan Čížek & Marek Otisk 

This issue, titled "Between Natural Philosophy and Natural History," invites discussions on the historical development of natural philosophy and natural history. Contributions are welcome from scholars exploring these areas from various perspectives, including the history of philosophy, premodern sciences, and specific disciplines like botany, zoology, meteorology, and astronomy. Contributions from PhD students and post-docs are particularly welcome.

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Next issue: Philosophy as the Theory of Objectivity (Philosophie als Theorie der Gegenständlichkeit)

2025-04-03

We are pleased to announce a Call for Papers for the next issue of Folia Philosophica, an international peer- and blind-reviewed journal edited and published semi-annually at the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland.

Deadline for submissions: 31 December 2025
Guest editors: Michael Gerten & Christian Krijnen

This issue, titled "Objectivity in Transcendental Philosophy," invites discussions on Richard Hönigswald's contributions to the theory of objectivity, as well as studies on neo-Kantian and contemporary transcendental philosophers engaging with the neo-Kantian tradition. Contributions from PhD students and post-docs are particularly welcome.

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Vol. 52 (2024)
Published: 2025-12-01


ISSN: 1231-0913
eISSN: 2353-9445
Logo DOI 10.31261/fp

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Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego | University of Silesia Press

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