CFP: «Filosofia» Journal: Call for papers: Philosophical Practices (2026)

Philosophical practices

Philosophical practices, which generally aim to create space for multidimensional thinking, have found fertile ground in various countries for the renewal of philosophy—both through the rediscovery of ancient traditions and the experimentation with innovative methods. Since the late 20th century, Italy has witnessed a notable flourishing of philosophical practice, with initiatives ranging from individual philosophical counselling to group practices within various organisations, as well as the promotion of innovative teaching methods and the cross-fertilisation of different fields of human knowledge.

This period of growth has been shaped by several key models that defined the landscape of 20th-century philosophical practice: Leonard Nelson’s Sokratisches Gespräch, which emphasizes the collective development of critical thinking; Matthew Lipman’s Philosophy for Children, which introduces a philosophy curriculum into schools; Gerd Achenbach’s Philosophische Praxis, which employs philosophy as a tool for existential support; and Marc Sautet’s Café-Philo, which encourages collective discussion and the playful engagement with concepts.

More than twenty-five years have passed since the founding of the first Italian associations dedicated to philosophical practice. The journal “Filosofia” seeks to promote an analysis of the current state of the field and to provide a comprehensive overview of its development. This issue explores how philosophical practices contribute to shaping the identity of philosophy and their impact on the contemporary socio-cultural context.

Contributions may address, but are not limited to, one or more of the following topics:

• Philosophical practices and philosophy: Exploration of experiences aimed at renewing philosophy through the development of dialogical and reflective practices in educational, therapeutic, socio-political, professional, or other contexts.
• Philosophical practices and other forms of knowledge: Examination of the interactions philosophical practices have established—or could establish—with other disciplines, either in general terms or in relation to specific issues.
• Protagonists and places: Analysis of key figures and contexts, both institutional and informal, that have contributed to the dissemination and consolidation of philosophical practices, with particular attention to the Italian context.
• Methodology and themes: In-depth analysis of the methods employed in philosophical practices and the methodologies guiding their application; exploration of the central themes they address.
• Goals and results: Evaluation of the effectiveness of philosophical practices in relation to their stated objectives, including quantitative assessments where applicable.
• Practical experience: Presentation and analysis of concrete case studies, from theoretical conception to practical implementation.

Rules for submitting contributions

1)    Submission of contribution proposal

–   Please submit an abstract of approximately 200 words in Italian or English to the following address: [email protected]

–   Abstract submission deadline: September 1, 2025

–   Notifications of acceptance of contribution proposal will be e-mailed to the corresponding author by September 15, 2025

2)    Full paper submission

–   Please submit your paper to the following address: [email protected]

• Language: Italian or English
• Maximum length: 40,000 characters (blank spaces, footnotes and bibliography included)
• For each contribution, please ensure submission of:
  
  a) A .doc file (no pdf or other formats) prepared for a blind referee. The text must be accompanied by an abstract in English of approximately 150 words, and five keywords in English
  
  b) A .doc file for use by the editorial board containing the author’s name, academic affiliation (if applicable), and an active e-mail address
  
  
• Contributions that do not comply with the editorial guidelines available at the following link will not be considered: https://www.mimesisedizioni.it/media/1cc58db1.pdf [for all matters not explicitly stated, please refer to The Chicago Manual of Style: https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-2.html ]

–   Paper submission deadline: February 15, 2026

–   All papers will undergo a blind peer-review process between February and April 2026. The editorial board reserves the right not to consider papers that do not meet readability and scientific rigor criteria.

For any further information, please contact: [email protected]