Call for Papers: 1st UFFS International Congress on Neurophilosophy: Neurophilosophy, after 40 years

Call for Papers - Book on Neurophilosophy

GENF invites submissions in English, German, and Portuguese for composing the official Congress’s book, which is going to be published by a Brazilian academic press. Evaluation will be conducted by the Scientific Committee using a double-blind review system.

 1. Evaluation Criteria

• Originality: Innovative approach to the subject.

• Co-evolution: Trans- and interdisciplinary integration between neuroscience and philosophy.

• Conceptual Clarity: Technical and terminological precision.

• Logical Criteria: Coherence and robustness of the argumentation.

Note: The use of Generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, etc.) is expressly prohibited. If usage is detected, the paper will be automatically rejected.

4. Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage the protagonism of neurodiverse, geographic, ethnic, racial, and gender minorities. The GENF values the plurality of neurophilosophical perspectives.

5. Important Dates [Book]

• Submission Period: January 23 to June 30, 2026.

• Final Results: July 15, 2026.

• Revision Period for Publication: Until July 31, 2026.

• Results Announcement: E-Mail

6. Instructions for Book Chapter Submission

Papers must be submitted in PDF format to the email [email protected] with the Subject line: Neurophilosophy - Book Chapter Submission, together with a separate identification file, following the guidelines below:

•  Identification File (Digitally Signed) Must contain:[1] Full name(s), highest degree, institutional affiliation, and funding agency support listed below the title; [2] A declaration that the paper is original and has not been published in any other medium, as well as that no generative AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, etc.) was used in the writing of the article; [3] grant of rights for publication in the official Event E-Book. Follow the template available at:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OAcd8E490uhh9T2BHuR9knHfwUhMwN99kkCtxIDroZU/edit?usp=sharing.

• Languages: Papers may be submitted in Portuguese, English, and German.

• Title: Centered and in bold, font size 16.

• Abstract: Between 200-300 words. Must clearly contain: objective, theoretical framework, and conclusions (or expected results). This must be followed by an Abstract (a translation of the summary and keywords into English). In the case of a paper written in English, place the abstract first, followed by the resume in Portuguese or German.

• Keywords: Three terms, separated by semicolons (;), ending with a dot (.)

• Page Limit: 15-20 pages, excluding the Bibliographic References.

• Format: Times New Roman font, size 12, 1.5 line spacing. All papers must be prepared for double-blind review. That is, they must not contain any form of personal identification. Must conform to current APA standards.