CFP: Philosophical Counselor: Interdisciplinary Journal for Practical Philosophy, Psychotherapy and Philosophy of Health

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Philosophical Counselor

(Filozofski savjetnik)

Interdisciplinary Journal for Practical Philosophy, Psychotherapy and Philosophy of Health

ABOUT THE JOURNAL

Philosophical Counselor (Filozofski savjetnik in Croatian) is an international peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary dialogue between the humanities and biomedical sciences. The journal provides an academic platform for exploring theoretical and practical intersections of philosophy and mental health, while simultaneously promoting the popularization of philosophical expertise beyond narrow academic frameworks into domains of care, support, and the advancement of life harmony as a working virtue.

SCOPE AND FOCUS

The journal welcomes scholarly contributions addressing the following primary domains:

Philosophical Practice and Applied Ethics: Investigations of methodologies, ethical frameworks, and applications of philosophical inquiry in individual and group settings, with particular attention to the practical implementation of philosophical counseling and consultation.

Philosophy of Psychotherapy: Critical examinations of the ontological and epistemological foundations of various therapeutic and psychiatric models, including comparative analyses of different psychotherapeutic schools and their underlying philosophical assumptions.

Phenomenology, Lifeworld and the Body: Investigations into classical phenomenological themes — the structure of experience, intersubjectivity, embodiment, temporality, and the lifeworld. Papers that continue the tradition of Continental philosophy and bring it into dialogue with contemporary questions about human existence, perception, space, and everyday life.

Phenomenology of Psychopathology and Philosophy of Health: Research exploring the lived experience of mental difficulties and analyses of consciousness structures in clinical contexts, as well as broader philosophical investigations into concepts of health, illness, and well-being.

Biomedical Humanities: Integration of philosophical, social, and cultural perspectives within medical practice and theory, addressing the ethical, existential, and social dimensions of healthcare.

Metaphilosophical Investigations: Reflections on the nature, methods, and boundaries of philosophy itself, particularly as it relates to practical and clinical applications.

While these domains constitute the journal's primary focus, Philosophical Counselor actively encourages submissions that extend beyond these boundaries and explore innovative intersections between philosophy and related disciplines. The journal is committed to supporting academics and students in publishing original work that advances scholarly discourse and fosters meaningful collaborations across disciplinary lines. Contributions addressing themes in philosophical theology, traditional phenomenology, religious studies, philosophical anthropology, bioethics, neuroethics, philosophy of mind, philosophy of medicine, narrative medicine, medical humanities, existential psychology, philosophical pedagogy, social philosophy, philosophy of disability, philosophy for children, and philosophy of care are equally welcomed for consideration. The editorial board particularly values interdisciplinary work that challenges conventional categorizations and opens new avenues for theoretical and practical inquiry. Scholars working at the margins of established fields or developing novel methodological approaches are encouraged to submit their work, as the journal seeks to serve as a platform for intellectual innovation and the cultivation of scholarly networks that transcend traditional academic boundaries.

SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

The journal accepts submissions in the following categories:

● Original research articles

● Theoretical essays

● Comparative studies

● Case studies and practical applications

● Book reviews and critical discussions

● Philosophical travelogues (Logopis section)

● Visual-artistic contributions and philosophical comics

PUBLICATION DETAILS

Philosophical Counselor is published quarterly in print format by the Croatian Association for Philosophical Practice (Hrvatska udruga za filozofsku praksu). The journal operates under a Platinum Open Access model, ensuring unrestricted access to all published content without author fees.

Review Process: Double-blind peer review

Copyright: Creative Commons 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain ownership of their work while granting the journal first publication rights.

Indexation: The journal seeks indexation in PhilPapers, ResearchGate, Philosopher's Index, Google Scholar, and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.docx, .doc) or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Open-source formats from LibreOffice or OpenOffice are also accepted. For precise representation of Greek text and logical symbols, authors may use LaTeX.

Technical Requirements:

● Font: Times New Roman, 12 point

● Line spacing: 1.5

● Alignment: Justified

● Language: Manuscripts may be submitted in English, Croatian, or other related South Slavic languages

All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review by international experts in the relevant fields. Authors can expect to receive initial feedback within eight to twelve weeks of submission.

Citation and Reference Style

All manuscripts submitted to Philosophical Counselor must adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style formatting guidelines. Authors should ensure that all citations, references, and bibliographic entries follow the Chicago style conventions as outlined in the official guidelines available at https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org. The editorial board recommends consulting the latest edition of the manual to ensure compliance with current standards for scholarly citation practices.

Policy on Artificial Intelligence

Philosophical Counselor maintains a strict policy regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence in the preparation of submissions. The use of generative AI tools for writing any portion of submitted manuscripts, creating artwork, or producing any other content included in submissions is not permitted. All work submitted to the journal must represent the original intellectual and creative effort of the named authors. Any manuscript found to have incorporated content generated by artificial intelligence will be rejected without consideration for publication. This policy ensures the integrity of scholarly discourse and upholds the authentic contribution of human intellect to philosophical inquiry.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's e-mail address [email protected]. For inquiries regarding submissions, thematic issues, or general editorial matters, please contact the editorial office. The journal is committed to publishing work of the highest scholarly quality that advances

understanding at the intersection of philosophy, mental health, and the biomedical sciences, while maintaining rigorous standards of academic excellence and innovative approaches to age-old questions of human existence and well-being.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES

The journal is published quarterly. Submission deadlines are:

4th of May (first issue)

4th of August (second issue)

4th of November (third issue)

4th of February (fourth issue, last in the annual volume)

Papers may be submitted to the journal at any time. A submitted paper will be published in the next available issue depending on the active issue and current deadline.

Publisher Information

Croatian Association for Philosophical Practice (Hrvatska udruga za filozofsku praksu)

Mlinovi 36, Zagreb, Croatia

[email protected]