International Journal of Philosophical Practice

Subject: International Journal of Philosophical Practice
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 12:00:44 -0500 (EST)

International Journal of Philosophical Practice

http://www.ijpp.net

ISSN 1531-7900

Editors:  Elliot D. Cohen
Kenneth F. T. Cust

Philosophical practice refers to the application of philosophical
theories, skills, and methods in a myriad of professional and work
contexts. It includes but is not restricted to philosophical counseling,
ethics consultation, and the nonacademic deployment of philosophical
training in diverse professional areas such as law, medicine, business,
mental health, journalism, natural science, computer science, politics,
and religion. IJPP publishes articles of high quality that contribute to
an improved understanding of the nature and value of philosophical
practice in its diverse forms.  Published semianually, fall and spring,
IJPP is also available as an online quarterly (www.ijpp.net).  The Journal
publishes theoretical as well as descriptive and empirical articles and
case studies falling within its purview.  It also publishes book reviews
of recent books that raise issues and problems of philosophical practice
as well as notes and news relating to philosophical practice.

Some general topics of interest include:  

· The nature of philosophical counseling.
· The relationship between psychological and philosophical 
counseling.
· The certification and licensure of philosophical 
practitioners.
· Training and curriculum issues in philosophical practice.
· The role of logic and critical thinking in philosophical 
practice.
· Ethical issues in philosophical practice.
· Ethics consultation in medicine, law, business, the 
environment, and related fields.
· The role of philosophers on institutional ethics 
committees.
· Philosophers as political consultants and policy analysts.
· The value of an undergraduate major in philosophy.
· Philosophers as administrators.
· Philosophers as software developers and information 
technologists.

IJPP is intended to provide a quality, world resource on the status and
future of philosophical practice.  There is presently no other
comprehensive journal devoted to this mission.

The Editors of IJPP are themselves both contributors to the literature on
philosophical practice.  Elliot D. Cohen is cofounder of the ASPCP and
Editor-In-Chief and founder of IJAP.  Bringing to IJPP almost twenty years
of experience as a journal editor, he is also the author of many books and
articles on philosophical practice, including the new philosophy text,
Philosophers at Work: Issues and Practice of Philosophy, 2nd Edition
(Harcourt Brace, 2000).  Kenneth F. T. Cust has combined over 15 years of
clinical practice as a registered psychiatric nurse with his doctorate in
applied philosophy to build an international reputation as a philosophical
counselor.  He has also published widely on philosophical practice.  The
Editors are also to be joined by a distinguished, international advisory
board.

IJPP aspires to become the leading authority on philosophical practice in
the world.  Its collective resources are many, and its thesis timely.  
Its inception portends a significant precedent for the course of
philosophy in the new millennium.

Contact:

Elliot D. Cohen, Editor
Email: cohen@ijpp.net