Phronimon
- Publisher
- UNISA Press
- ISSN
- 1561-4018; 2413-3086
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Social Sciences and Humanities
- Access
- Open access
About this journal
Phronimon is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to exploring the intricate relationship between philosophy and the arts. Its scope encompasses a broad spectrum of disciplines, including literature, film, music, theater, visual art, and digital media, inviting scholars to delve into the philosophical underpinnings of creative expression and the impact of art on human understanding. The journal fosters a dynamic dialogue between artistic practice and theoretical inquiry, welcoming diverse perspectives and methodologies that illuminate the intersections between these seemingly disparate fields.
Key themes within Phronimon include the nature of aesthetics, the role of art in shaping perception and identity, the ethical dimensions of artistic creation, the power of art to challenge societal norms and provoke critical thought, and the interplay between form and content in artistic expression. The journal actively seeks to transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries, fostering interdisciplinary scholarship that engages with the complexities of artistic production and reception.
Phronimon's audience comprises scholars, artists, and students interested in the philosophical implications of art and the artistic dimensions of philosophical inquiry. The journal provides a platform for groundbreaking research, stimulating debate, and promoting a deeper understanding of the symbiotic relationship between these two vibrant domains of human experience. Its commitment to open access ensures that its contributions reach a broad and diverse readership, contributing to a wider dissemination of knowledge and fostering collaborative intellectual discourse.
The impact of Phronimon is evident in its contribution to the burgeoning field of philosophy of art. The journal's rigorous peer-review process and its focus on high-quality scholarship have established it as a respected platform for cutting-edge research. By promoting interdisciplinary engagement and fostering innovative approaches to the study of art and philosophy, Phronimon plays a vital role in shaping contemporary intellectual discourse and advancing our understanding of the human condition.
Volumes (20 articles)
Volume 0, Issue 1 (2024)
Volume 23, Issue 1 (2023)
- ‘Conversational Decoloniality’: Re-Imagining Viable Guidelines for African Decolonial Agenda
- Marcel and Ricoeur’s Understanding of Being as Incarnate Existence: Against the Possible Contemporary Return of the Mind-body Dualism
- Groundwork for a New Kind of African Metaphysics: The Idea of Predeterministic Historicity, by Aribiah David Attoe
Volume 22, Issue 1 (2021)
Volume 21, Issue 1 (2021)
Volume 20, Issue 1 (2019)
Volume 19, Issue 1 (2019)
Volume 16, Issue 2 (2018)
Volume 18, Issue 1 (2017)
- The Underlying Motives of University Student Volunteers Participating in Community Service Activities in Custodial Settings in South Africa: A Philosophical Perspective
- Elements of environmental ethics in Ancient Greek Philosophy
- The underlying motives of university student volunteers participating in community service activities in custodial settings in South Africa: a philosophical perspective
Volume 17, Issue 1 (2016)
Volume 17, Issue 2 (2016)
- CONFESSIONAL SECULARISM: DEVELOPMENT OF THE IDEAS OF “CONFESSION†AND “CATECHISM†UP TO THEIR SECULARISATION IN MODERNITY
- African philosophy in the eyes of the West
- Globalisation versus Ibuanyidanda ontology: confronting the tension between the "self" and the "other"
- Notion of "African" as a strategic ideological epistemic position in African philosophy