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.