Call for Papers
Theme: Hermeneutics and Ancient Greek Philosophy

The journal Eksistenz is pleased to announce an upcoming issue themed “Hermeneutics and Ancient Greek Philosophy,” scheduled for publication in December 2025. We invite contributions from scholars worldwide to engage with ancient Greek philosophical texts and ideas from a hermeneutic perspective, uncovering the profound connections between ancient Greek philosophy and contemporary philosophical hermeneutics.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  1. Hermeneutic interpretations of ancient Greek philosophical texts;
  2. Reinterpretations of ancient Greek philosophy by hermeneutic thinkers such as Heidegger, Gadamer, and others;
  3. The significance of ancient Greek philosophy in contemporary hermeneutics;
  4. Dialogues between hermeneutic methodologies and questions in ancient Greek philosophy;
  5. Intersections of ancient Greek philosophy and hermeneutics in areas such as ethics and political philosophy.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Submissions are accepted in Chinese, German, or English.
  • Manuscripts should be between 5,000 and 12,500 words and submitted in Word format to: eksistenz_sub@gmx.de.
  • Submissions must include:
    • A title
    • Author information
    • An abstract (approximately 200 words)
    • Keywords

Deadline for submissions: July 31, 2025

Additional Notes:

  • Submissions must be original and unpublished.
  • All manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer review process.
  • The editorial board reserves the right to edit submissions and may provide suggestions for revision where necessary.

In addition to original papers, Eksistenz is also open to publishing translations. We welcome translations of important texts related to the theme, which can include:

  • Chinese to English or German translations
  • German or English to Chinese translations

Conditions for translation submissions:

  1. Translations must be authorized by the original author or copyright holder.
  2. The original text must be a significant work in the field.

 

We look forward to your contributions!

Editorial Board of Eksistenz