REMINDER:
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
for a topical issue of Open Philosophy
\nSENSUALITY AND ROBOTS: AN AESTHETIC APPROACH TO HUMAN-ROBOT \;INTERACTIONS
\nOpen Philosophy \;(https://www.degruyter.com/opphil) invites submissions for the topical issue "Sensuality and Robots: An Aesthetic Approach to Human-Robot \;Interactions\," edited by Adrià\; Harillo Pla.
\nDESCRIPTION
\nCan robots be sensual? In our era of technological advancements\, the once clear demarcation between humans and \;machines is becoming increasingly blurred. As robotics and artificial intelligence continue to evolve\, there is a remarkable confluence of situations that beckons us to ponder the profound implications of human-robot \;interactions. Sexual robots\, or partners like Replika\, are just an example. This edited issue puts on the table the relationship between aesthetics and \;philosophy\, seeking to understand the intricate interplay of sensuality and robots.
\nWelcoming authors whose are informed by various philosophical approaches\, which include\, but are not limited to\, Aesthetics\, Philosophy of Time\, Ethics\, and \;Philosophy of Technology\, this issue navigates the evolving landscape of human-robot \;relationships.
\nApproaches from the Sociology of Expectations\, Science and \;Technology Studies\, or Psychology\, are also welcome.
\nThis issue will shed light into the concept of &ldquo\;sensuality&rdquo\; as a multi-faceted aesthetic\, and \;creative experience that encompasses not only physical sensations\, but also emotional and psychological. By probing the boundaries of what it means to be sensual\, this issue intends to unravel the enigmatic allure of machines that simulate human-like qualities\, maybe sometimes even transcending human capacities.
\nThe topical issue aspires to ignite a lively and \;thoughtful discussion on the present and \;future of sensuality and robots. By embracing this novel form of human-machine interaction\, it opens the door to a fascinating journey that promises to reshape the boundaries of sensuality\, aesthetics\, eroticism\, and \;the human experience in an ever-evolving technological world.
\nContributions may address questions such as:
● Can a robot \;be sensual?
\n● In the case of sexual robots\, is sensuality \;a condition of necessity\, sufficiency\, or possibility for its expected functionality?
\n● Can mechanisms of security affect not only the usability of a robot\, but also its sensuality?
\n● Is there space for a &ldquo\;Robo-Eroticism&rdquo\; subdiscipline?
\n● How could a robot \;be sensual?
\n● What is the role of creativity in achieving sensual human-robot \;interactions?
\nAuthors publishing their articles in the special issue will benefit from:
\n·\; transparent\, comprehensive and \;fast peer review\,
\n·\; efficient route to fast-track publication and \;full advantage of De Gruyter's e-technology.
\nBecause Open Philosophy \;is published under an Open Access model\, as a rule\, publication costs should be covered by so-called Article Publishing Charges (APC)\, paid by authors\, their affiliated institutions\, funders\, or sponsors.
\nAuthors without access to publishing funds are encouraged to discuss potential discounts or waivers with Managing Editor of the journal Katarzyna Tempczyk (katarzyna.tempczyk@degruyter.com) before submitting their manuscripts.
\nHOW TO SUBMIT
\nSubmissions will be collected from September 1 to September 30\, 2024.
\nTo submit an article for the special issue of Open Philosophy\, authors are asked to access the online submission system at:http://www.editorialmanager.com/opphil/
\n\nPlease choose as article type: Sensual Robots
\nBefore submission the authors should carefully read over the Instruction for Authors\, available at:https://www.degruyter.com/publication/journal_key/OPPHIL/downloadAsset/OPPHIL_Instruction%20for%20Authors.pdf
\nAll contributions will undergo critical review before being accepted for publication.
\nFurther questions about this thematic issue can be addressed to Adrià\; Harillo Pla atadria.harillo@gmail.com. In case of technical problems with submission\, please contactAssistantManagingEditor@degruyter.com
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