Ibe Journal of Philosophy

About the Journal

Ibe Journal of Philosophy is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the advancement of philosophical scholarship within Africa and beyond. Founded by the Department of Philosophy at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Nigeria, the journal provides a vibrant intellectual space for the critical exchange of ideas across diverse philosophical traditions.

Our mission is to promote rigorous, original, and thought-provoking research that explores timeless philosophical questions as well as urgent contemporary issues. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and scholarly integrity, the journal serves as a platform for emerging and established scholars to engage in deep critical analysis, challenge existing paradigms, and contribute to the global philosophical discourse.

Key Features:

Fully Open Access: Articles are freely accessible to a worldwide readership, ensuring maximum visibility and academic impact.
Dual Format: Available in both print and electronic formats for convenience and global reach.
Global Indexing: The journal is indexed in several leading academic databases, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, CrossRef, Web of Science, Academia.edu, and PKP Index.
DOI Assignment: Each published article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to enhance discoverability and citation.
High Editorial Standards: All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original research.

Areas of Focus:

The journal welcomes contributions from all areas of philosophy and interdisciplinary studies, including:

African Philosophy and Comparative Thought
Ethics and Applied Philosophy
Logic and Epistemology
Political and Legal Philosophy
Philosophy of Science and Technology
Environmental and Feminist Philosophy
Religion, Culture, and Society
Metaphysics, Language, and Mind

We also publish critical essays, book reviews, and themed issues that address specific philosophical questions or global challenges.

Our Vision:

To become a leading voice in African and global philosophical scholarship, fostering inclusive and meaningful conversations that transcend cultural and intellectual boundaries.

EDITORIAL BOARD

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Anthony Idoko Okpanachi, PhD

EDITOR

Basil Osayin Daudu, PhD

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE

Sylvester Ogba, PhD	Associate Editor
Ojochogwu Saba Abdul	Editorial Secretary
David Olubunmi	Treasurer

Cornelius Gbenga Fasiku, PhD Production/Sales Manager

BOARD OF CONSULTANTS

Prof. J. C. A. Agbakoba

(University of Nigeria)

Prof. Isaac Ukpokolo

(University of Ibadan)

Prof. Augustine C. Obi

(Kogi State University)

Prof. A. A. Bamidele

(Federal University, Lokoja)

Dr Uchenna Okeja

(University of Rhodes, South Africa)

Dr Anthony Okeregbe

(University of Lagos)

For Further Inquiries, Contact:

ibejournalofphilosophy@gmail.com

Announcements

CALL FOR PAPERS

04/04/2025

Ibe Journal of Philosophy
A publication of the Department of Philosophy, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba
ISSN: 2992-4359 (Online) | 2992-4367 (Print)

The Editorial Board of Ibe Journal of Philosophy invites the submission of original, well-researched scholarly articles for inclusion in its upcoming December 2024 and March 2025 editions.

Ibe Journal of Philosophy is available in both print and electronic formats, and is a fully Open Access journal. With Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) assigned to every article for enhanced visibility, all publications are freely accessible to scholars and readers worldwide.

The journal is indexed in prominent academic databases, including:
Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, CrossRef, Web of Science, Academia.edu, and PKP, ensuring maximum visibility and recognition within the global academic community.

Submission Guidelines

Length: Manuscripts should not exceed 7,000 words, inclusive of references, tables, and figures.
Referencing Style: All submissions must follow the Harvard Referencing Style, which is the journal’s official style guide.

Publication Fees

A non-refundable vetting fee of ₦5,000 must accompany each submission.
Upon acceptance, a publication fee of ₦25,000 will be required.

Payment Details:
Account Name: Ibe Journal of Philosophy
Bank: Zenith Bank
Account Number: 1310015762

Submission Deadline

All manuscripts must be submitted on or before 25th March, 2025 to ibejournalofphilosophyanyigba@gmail.com

EDITORIAL BOARD

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Anthony Idoko Okpanachi, PhD

EDITOR

Basil Osayin Daudu, PhD

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE

Sylvester Ogba, PhD

Associate Editor

Ojochogwu Saba Abdul

Editorial Secretary

David Olubunmi

Treasurer

Cornelius Gbenga Fasiku, PhD Production/Sales Manager

BOARD OF CONSULTANTS

Prof. J. C. A. Agbakoba

(University of Nigeria)

Prof. Isaac Ukpokolo

(University of Ibadan)

Prof. Augustine C. Obi

(Kogi State University)

Prof. A. A. Bamidele

(Federal University, Lokoja)

Dr Uchenna Okeja

(University of Rhodes, South Africa)

Dr Anthony Okeregbe

(University of Lagos)

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Current Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): Ibe Journal of Philosophy

Ibe Journal of Philosophy is available in both print and electronic formats, and is a fully Open Access journal. With Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) assigned to every article for enhanced visibility, all publications are freely accessible to scholars and readers worldwide. The journal is indexed in prominent academic databases, including:
Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ScienceGate, CrossRef, Web of Science, Academia.edu, and PKP, ensuring maximum visibility and recognition within the global academic community.

EDITORIAL NOTE

Ibe is a word from the Igala language, a language which is the largest ethnic group in Kogi State, North Central Nigeria. The word means “thought”; thus, naming the journal Ibe at once brings to the fore the particularity and universality embedded in the aspiration of the journal. The aspiration is universal to the extent that it keeps in view the enduring characteristics of philosophy as encompassed in being rational, speculative and dealing with the ultimate end/nature of things. It is particular to the extent that it does not lose sight of the historical contexts within which reason, speculation etc. are expressed. Ibe suggests the African context and particularly, the Igala context is that which drives the expression of the universality of reason as will be articulated in this journal.

This edition is a collection of interesting papers which cut across the various sub-disciplines of Philosophy. The bulk of the papers in the collection are centered on issues in Ethics as well as Social and Political Philosophy. Some of the concerns that are considered include: 'good governance', 'human dignity', and 'politics'. One interesting thing about these papers is that they also relate the issues discussed to African thought. Most importantly, the thoughts expressed in these papers expand the frontiers of knowledge.

Editor,

Basil Osayin Daudu

Published: 04/04/2025