Episteme is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original research and scholarly articles on the philosophy of science, epistemology, and related areas of philosophy. It aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and to provide a platform for cutting-edge research in these fields. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of knowledge, scientific reasoning, the structure of scientific theories, the social and ethical dimensions of science, and the history of scientific thought. Episteme is committed to publishing high-quality, original work that makes a significant contribution to the philosophical understanding of science and knowledge.
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Philosophy
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History and Philosophy of Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Epistemology, Ethics, and MetaphysicsPhilosophy and Theoretical ScienceFeminist Epistemology and Gender StudiesPolitical Philosophy and EthicsPsychology of Moral and Emotional JudgmentPhilosophy and History of ScienceFree Will and AgencyDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesMisinformation and Its ImpactsLegal case studies and regulations