The Journal of Engineering and Philosophy (JEP) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal devoted to the philosophical, conceptual, ethical, and societal foundations of engineering and technology. The journal provides a rigorous interdisciplinary forum for examining engineering as a distinctive form of knowledge, practice, and creative activity that shapes the modern world.
Engineering differs from both science and pure technology in its orientation toward design, problem-solving, and the responsible transformation of the material world. JEP seeks contributions that critically examine the epistemology, methodology, values, and social implications of engineering, as well as the role of engineering in addressing complex global challenges. The journal promotes dialogue among engineers, philosophers, historians, social scientists, educators, and practitioners who are interested in the theoretical and normative dimensions of engineering and technological development.
The journal particularly encourages work that examines how engineering knowledge is produced, validated, and applied; how design decisions embed ethical and social values; and how emerging technologies reshape human life, institutions, and the environment. Contributions may draw on philosophy of engineering, philosophy of technology, science and technology studies, ethics, the history of technology, the sociology of engineering, and related disciplines.
The Journal of Engineering and Philosophy publishes original research articles, theoretical papers, critical reviews, case studies, essays, translations, and book reviews. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. The journal is published biannually and welcomes contributions from scholars and practitioners worldwide.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Artificial intelligence, digitalization, and computational engineering
- Energy systems, infrastructure, and global technological challenges
- Engineering and society in global and cross-cultural contexts
- Engineering design theory, modeling, and simulation
- Engineering education and the philosophy of technical formation
- Engineering ethics, responsibility, and professional judgment
- Epistemology and methodology of engineering knowledge
- Historical and comparative studies of engineering practice
- Human–technology interaction and socio-technical systems
- Innovation, technological change, and responsible development
- Interdisciplinary research linking engineering with philosophy, sociology, history, communication, and media studies
- Philosophy of engineering and engineering sciences
- Philosophy of technology and technoscience
- Public policy, governance, and regulation of technology
- Risk, safety, uncertainty, and decision-making in engineering
- Science, engineering, and the boundaries between them
- Sustainability, environmental ethics, and climate technologies
- Values in design and responsible innovation
Journal History
The Journal of Engineering and Philosophy (JEP) continues the publication of the International Journal of Information, Technology and Philosophy, which was published by Sophos Publishing (Istanbul, Türkiye) from 2018 to 2025.
Beginning in 2026, Lectito Publishing (The Hague, The Netherlands) will publish the journal under its new title. Under its new scope, the journal expands its focus to more explicitly address the philosophical foundations, ethical responsibilities, and societal roles of engineering, while maintaining its commitment to high-quality interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of engineering, technology, and philosophy.