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About Us

The Philosophy Journal of Aesthetics is dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse in aesthetic philosophy and related fields.

Our Mission

The Philosophy Journal of Aesthetics serves as a premier forum for scholarly research in aesthetic philosophy, art theory, and related disciplines. Our mission is to foster rigorous intellectual exchange and advance understanding of beauty, art, and aesthetic experience in all their manifestations.

We are committed to publishing high-quality research that pushes the boundaries of aesthetic theory, engages with contemporary artistic practices, and addresses fundamental questions about the nature and value of aesthetic experience.

Scope & Focus

Areas of Interest

  • • Aesthetic theory and philosophy of art
  • • Philosophy of beauty and aesthetic experience
  • • Contemporary art and digital aesthetics
  • • Environmental aesthetics
  • • Aesthetics of everyday life
  • • Cross-cultural aesthetic studies
  • • Aesthetic aspects of ethics and politics
  • • Philosophy of music and sound

Publication Types

  • • Original research articles
  • • Critical reviews and review essays
  • • Interviews with leading scholars
  • • Special themed issues
  • • Book reviews
  • • Commentary and response pieces
  • • Conference reports

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Elizabeth Thompson

University of Cambridge

Professor of Philosophy specializing in aesthetic theory and philosophy of art. Author of numerous works on Kantian aesthetics and contemporary art theory.

Associate Editors

Prof. Michael Rodriguez

Harvard University

Specializes in environmental aesthetics and philosophy of nature. Leading researcher in non-anthropocentric approaches to aesthetic experience.

Dr. Sarah Kim

Stanford University

Expert in digital aesthetics and philosophy of technology. Author of groundbreaking work on AI and aesthetic judgment.

Editorial Board Members

Prof. James Wilson

Oxford University

Philosophy of Music

Dr. Maria Santos

Sorbonne University

Continental Aesthetics

Prof. David Chen

University of Tokyo

Asian Aesthetics

Dr. Anna Kowalski

University of Warsaw

Art Theory

Prof. Robert Anderson

Yale University

Aesthetic Ethics

Dr. Lisa Müller

University of Berlin

Phenomenology

Open Access Commitment

The Philosophy Journal of Aesthetics is committed to open access publishing. All our articles are freely available to readers worldwide, supporting the global exchange of ideas and advancing knowledge in aesthetic philosophy.

We believe that knowledge should be accessible to all, regardless of institutional affiliation or financial resources. Our open access model ensures that important research reaches the widest possible audience.