Ethical Theory and Moral Practice

Ethical Theory and Moral Practice is a double-anonymous peer-reviewed philosophical journal which aims to publish the best work produced in all fields of practical philosophy. It welcomes high-quality, rigorous and original, submissions regardless of the traditions or schools of thought from which they derive. As an editorial priority, however, published papers should be accessible to the philosophical community at large and as free as possible of unnecessary jargon. 

Ethical Theory and Moral Practice publishes work on ethical theories that address practical problems, as well as work that presents or examines empirical findings regarding moral practices relevant for ethical theorizing. The journal therefore actively seeks to promote cross-fertilization across areas of practical philosophy—such as moral, political, legal, and social philosophy—and more empirical disciplines, such as medicine, economics, sociology, political science, and psychology. It welcomes work in applied ethics provided that it can offer theoretical or normative contributions to larger philosophical debates. The journal also considers historically-oriented contributions provided they are not mainly exegetical and can offer insights for current debates in practical philosophy.

The journal’s peer-review policy is informed by the BPA-SWIP Good Practice for Journals and the Barcelona Principles for a Globally Inclusive Philosophy. For further details, please visit ETMP's Journal Updates page - Review Policy.

Editor-in-Chief

• Lubomira Radoilska PhD

Chair of the Editorial Board

• Emanuela Ceva PhD

Journal Impact Factor

1.4 (2024)

5-year Journal Impact Factor

1.6 (2024)

Submission to first decision (median)

20 days

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