Calls for Papers

Janua Sophia

An undergraduate journal of philosophy Published by the Philosophy Department or Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

The phrase "Janua Sophia" is a synthesis of the Latin janua meaning 'doorway or passage way' and the Greek sophia meaning 'wisdom'. So litterally "Janua Sophia" means 'doorway to wisdom or the wisdom of the doorway. Both are relevant, but it is the wisdom of the doorway which is the focus of Janua Sophia. A doorway is the point of transition between two places: a balanced center which connects two realms.

The Roman god Janus, whose name is derived from janua, is the god of both beginnings and endings. Tipically, Janus is depicted as dualfaced, in symbolism of looking simultaneously forwards and backward. THe major time of sacrifice to Janus was the first day of the new year, being the temporal expression of these qualities. From janua, the English language derived the name of the month January. Accordingly, the time of minor sacrifice to Janus was the first time of each month.

Traditionally, tempoles to Janus had a doorway facing the East and a doorway facing the west. It is thus the humble mission of Janua Sophia to be like a doorway in thought, connecting the East and the West.

Janua Sophia is published once yearly by the Philosophy Department at Edinboror University of Pennsylvania and is dedicated to recognizing exemplary philosophical work at the under graduiate level. Essays submitted are blind refereed. There are at least two referees for each submission, in some cases including a graduate student or advanced undergraduate student.

Requirements:

We will consider essays of 12 pages maximum length, typed, and double-spaced. Authors should avoid the use of first-person pronouns such as 'I' or 'my' in papers submitted to us. The topic can by any issue in philosophy or metaphilosophy: including ethics, social/political philosophy, cultural critque, eastern philosophy, philosophy of religion, logic, metaphysics, or epistemology. We have a special interes in papers dealing with comparisons or contrasts between Eastern and Western philosophy.

Footnotes should be reserved for citations only rather thatn for additional commentary by the author. Submission will be blind refereed. Deadline for the Fall 2005 issue: April 1, 2005

Send three copies of your paper and one abstract (not exceeding 300 words).

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics

Iniformation can be found at http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org

or ask an officer of the Philosophy Club

Deadline is December 3, 2004