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Journal overview

Journal of Global Ethics welcomes contributions on all aspects of the theory and practice of global ethics as well as ethics in the context of globalisation. The journal provides a forum for philosophical inquiry into ethics and values in their relationship to globalisation, human development, international relations, peace and war, social movements, environmental justice, economics and politics insofar as these subjects pertain to global justice. Submissions are encouraged from any relevant discipline, including philosophy, law, theology, politics and international relations, and from practitioners and activists working in the field.

Journal of Global Ethics publishes:

  • A range of high-quality empirical and theoretical articles
  • Dialogues, discussions and analyses of ethics in the global context
  • Articles incorporating research, practice and broader social concerns
  • Articles crossing the academic-practitioner divide and representing a range of voices, including those of civil society and non-governmental organizations and policy-makers
  • Reviews, interviews and special features on topical issues
  • Discussion with NGOs, anti-globalisation movements, activists and academics on topical political, legal and ethical issues
  • Special Issues on contemporary themes, for example, those of global justice, development ethics, corporate ethics, ecological ethics, professional ethics and human rights

Journal of Global Ethics draws chiefly on the disciplines of philosophy, political science, sociology, theology, economics and law, and covers diverse topics such as human rights, international development, delivery of aid, economic, and environmental issues. The journal invites papers on theoretical, conceptual and empirical analysis of global ethics and ethics of globalisation as well as articles on comparative and normative ethics. It also welcomes critical analysis of various cultural approaches to ethical issues in the global context (for example on human rights, economic globalisation and social justice, ethics of development cooperation and international relations). In accordance with the aim of the journal to cross the academic-practitioner divide, the editors also encourage the submission of articles on policies and experiences related to social movement and NGO activities.

The journal does not promote one particular set of values, beliefs or framework of ethics, rather its purpose is to be truly global and to take a cross-cultural approach to all aspects of ethical theory and practice. Throughout, the concern of the Journal of Global Ethics is for equality and justice and its aim is to bring together those who are concerned about the state of ethics in the global context.

Peer Review Policy:
Research articles published in the journal have undergone rigorous peer review based on initial editor screening, anonymized review procedure, and anonymous refereeing by at least two referees. The journal publishes invited discussions and guest-edited material which is subject to editor review. The journal regularly publishes a list of referees.

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