Journals

  • Alkebulan : A Journal of West and East African Studies

    Alkebulan: A Journal of West and East African Studies is an international journal published twice yearly (January-June and July-December). It is a publication of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. The journal intends to promote academic research in the humanities and social sciences domains, based on issues from the West and East African regions. Its goal is also to promote and encourage cross-disciplinary debate, comparative viewpoints, and research that employs the most relevant theoretical or methodological approaches to the issues in the region.

  • Journal of Rare Ideas

    The Journal of Rare Ideas is born out of a profound belief in the power of interdisciplinary scholarship to illuminate the complexities of human existence. As an academic journal, our mission is to create a space where the humanities—specifically the intersections of legal studies, social theory, and philosophical inquiry—can engage in dialogue, challenge conventional paradigms, and uncover rare ideas that have the potential to transform our understanding of the world. We are not merely a platform for publishing research; we are a community of thinkers committed to exploring the unconventional, the overlooked, and the revolutionary. Our focus is on ideas that defy disciplinary boundaries, ideas that provoke, inspire, and challenge us to think differently about the human condition.

    The Journal of Rare Ideas is founded on the conviction that the most pressing questions of our time cannot be addressed within the confines of a single discipline. Legal frameworks shape social structures, social dynamics inform philosophical thought, and philosophical inquiry critiques and reimagines the foundations of law and society. By bringing these disciplines together, we aim to foster a holistic understanding of the human experience. Our vision is to create a journal that serves as a meeting point for scholars, practitioners, and thinkers who are passionate about exploring the intersections of law, society, and philosophy. We seek to publish work that is not only academically rigorous but also intellectually daring, work that pushes the boundaries of what is possible and opens up new avenues for thought and action.

    The Journal of Rare Ideas is dedicated to exploring the rich and complex interplay between legal, social, and philosophical dimensions of the humanities. Our focus is on rare ideas—those that challenge dominant narratives, propose alternative frameworks, and offer fresh perspectives on enduring questions. In the realm of legal studies, we are interested in ideas that reimagine justice, rights, and authority. For example, how might restorative justice transform our understanding of legal systems? What does it mean to extend legal personhood to non-human entities, such as ecosystems or artificial intelligence? These are the kinds of questions we seek to explore.

    In the social sphere, we are drawn to ideas that illuminate the hidden dynamics of human connection and collective life. Concepts like "conviviality," which emphasizes the art of living together in diversity, or "prefigurative politics," which involves embodying the values of the future in the present, are central to our inquiry. We are particularly interested in how these ideas can inform social movements, policy-making, and everyday practices.

    Philosophically, we are committed to exploring ideas that question the foundations of human existence and offer new ways of understanding reality, ethics, and meaning. From speculative realism, which challenges anthropocentric biases, to existential risk ethics, which examines humanity's moral responsibilities in the face of existential threats, we seek to engage with ideas that push the boundaries of philosophical thought.