Special Issue on Philosophy of Mind

Philosophy of mind focuses on the study of the ontology and nature of the mind and its relationship with the body. Dualism and monism are two central schools of thought that attempt to resolve the mind-body problem. The goal of this special issue is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in the area of Philosophy of Mind.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Philosophy of Mind. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Causal role theories
• Consciousness
• Free will
• Functionalism
• Identity theory
• History of dualism
• Internalism and externalism
• Mind-body problems
• Naturalism
• Ontology
• The self

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Philosophy of Mind” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue Timetable:

Guest Editor:

Dr. Nonhlanhla Cleopatra Masinga
Philosophy in Psychology, University of South Africa, South Africa

For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at

E-mail: papersubmissionmcy@gmail.com

OJPP Editorial Office

ojpp@scirp.org