About the Journal
Rivista Italiana di Filosofia Politica is the official academic journal of the Italian Society of Political Philosophy (SIFP).
Aims and Scope
Rivista Italiana di Filosofia Politica offers a critical space of debate for the different paths of enquiry within the national and international panorama of political philosophy. The principal aim is to publish articles that are models of clarity and precision in dealing with significant political and philosophical issues, and in facing contemporary challenges.
It aims at bringing together care for contemporaneity, a dialogue with tradition, and attention to possible futures. Firstly, the Journal does not intend to reduce contemporaneity to a shallow notion of ‘today’, and therefore it pays attention to the historic-genealogical dimension of every issue at stake. Secondly, while aiming at contributing significantly to the most discussed themes within contemporary debates, it also wishes to stimulate discussion on otherwise neglected authors and issues. In this perspective the dialogue with the classics and the focus on the tradition of Italian philosophy is crucial. Finally, given the profound crises of our times, the philosophic-political perspective cannot avoid looking critically at the future, evaluating its risks but also arguing in favour of a society that is more just and sustainable.
The Journal intends to promote a close confrontation with other theoretical perspectives (social, juridical, economic, political sciences, etc.) while maintaining and enhancing the specificity of the philosophical approach to political issues.
Peer-review procedures and Integrity
All research articles published in the Journal – whether invited, submitted in response to a call for papers, or independently submitted – undergo a double-blind peer review process. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two anonymous reviewers.
The Journal also publishes a limited number of contributions that are not subject to peer review, as they fall under specific editorial categories:
- Introduction to the Theme: is classified as Editorial content, and does not undergo peer review.
- Interview: contributions published in the Interview section are not subject to peer review.
The final decision on publication is taken by the Editorial and Scientific Board, on the basis of the peer review results.
Authors must submit contributions that have not been published previously in other journals, nor in any other form of communication.
A plagiarism check is performed using Crossref Similarity Check (iThenticate), to ensure the originality of submitted manuscripts.
Journal Sections and Criteria for acceptance
Rivista Italiana di Filosofia Politica publishes research papers, review essays, and interviews.
The main criteria for acceptance of submitted work are originality, scholarly rigor, significance for further inquiry, quality of presentation, and consistency with the topic and approach of the section or of the call (if any).
The Journal is divided into the following sections.
- Introduction to The Theme
This section introduces the thematic focus of the issue and provides the editorial framework for the contributions included in the thematic dossier. It is prepared by members of the Editorial Board and is published as editorial content.
The Theme
This is the monographic section of the Journal. These articles are selected by the Editorial Board, which then appoints two editors – possibly one foreign and one Italian – for this section. Articles are provided both upon invitation and a general call published on the Journal website.
- The Interview
The Journal publishes in every issue an interview with a scholar whose work is of particular interest. Interviews are realized upon invitation from the Editorial Board. To this end the Board also takes into consideration proposals for possible interviews sent through the platform.
- A Gaze at the Classics
The section hosts articles dedicated to the classics of political thought. Articles can arrive upon invitation or upon autonomous submission through the platform. The Board periodically lists on the Journal website some suggestions on themes and authors for this section.
- Panoramas
This section is dedicated to articles that offer an overview of the philosophical political scholarship of a certain period, a certain geographic area, or a specific debate over a relevant event. Articles are provided upon invitation or autonomous submission through the platform. The Board periodically lists on the Journal website some suggestions on themes and authors for this section.
- Essays
This section is an open space, not bound to specific themes, and it welcomes proposals autonomously submitted through the platform. It may also include occasional essays upon invitation.
Keywords
politics; philosophy; public affairs; history of political thought; history and theory of communication; history of ideas; political theory; critical theory; law, political science, public administration, ethics, sociology; social issues; social problems; gender studies
