Aims & Scope

Aims & Scope

Comparative Philosophy and Religious Traditions (CPRT) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing rigorous scholarship at the intersection of comparative philosophy and the study of religious traditions.

The journal provides a global forum for critical inquiry into philosophical thought as it emerges within, across, and beyond diverse religious and cultural contexts. CPRT seeks to foster sustained intellectual dialogue among philosophical and religious traditions from different civilizations, including but not limited to Asian, African, Middle Eastern, European, and Indigenous thought systems.

Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes original research articles, critical studies, and dialogue-based contributions that address themes such as:

  • Comparative philosophy across civilizations
  • Philosophy of religion in cross-cultural perspective
  • Comparative theology and interreligious thought
  • Classical text comparison and hermeneutics
  • Ethics in religious and philosophical traditions
  • Political philosophy within religious frameworks
  • Mysticism and metaphysical traditions
  • Secularism, modernity, and post-secular debates
  • Religion, science, and contemporary technological challenges
  • Decolonial and postcolonial perspectives in philosophy and theology
  • Intercultural dialogue and global intellectual history

Types of Contributions

  • Research Articles
  • Comparative Text Studies
  • Dialogue Forums
  • Critical Review Essays
  • Book Reviews
  • Thematic Special Issue Contributions

* All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.

Intellectual Orientation

CPRT does not promote any single philosophical, theological, or religious standpoint. Rather, it is committed to scholarly neutrality, critical engagement, and global inclusivity. The journal supports pluralistic perspectives and welcomes contributions from scholars representing diverse traditions and disciplinary backgrounds.

Open Access Commitment

As an open access journal, CPRT ensures that all published content is freely accessible worldwide under a Creative Commons license. The journal is dedicated to transparency, ethical publishing practices, and broad dissemination of knowledge.