Call for papers - Issue 18

Dia-noesis is now accepting submissions for Issue 18 dedicated to “Trauma, Exile, and Cultural Displacement“:

This call for papers seeks to explore the rich and complex intersection of philosophical inquiry and narrative accounts of trauma and exile. Moving beyond disciplinary boundaries, it aims to investigate how philosophical concepts – such as subjectivity, time, memory, ethics, and belonging – are challenged, reshaped, and illuminated through the lived experiences and narrative expressions of those who have endured trauma and/or forced displacement. We invite contributions that critically examine how philosophical narratives (literary, testimonial, artistic, etc.) engage with the philosophical dimensions of trauma’s impact on the self and the world, and how the condition of exile – with its attendant loss of place, identity, and community – further complicates these experiences. This collection/volume aims to foster a deeper understanding of the philosophical implications of human suffering, resilience, and the power of storytelling in navigating the aftermath of profound disruption. We welcome interdisciplinary perspectives from philosophy, Socio-political, literature, sociology, psychology, history, and related fields.

Suggested Themes
– Philosophical Foundations of Trauma
– The Traumatic Roots of Exile: Examining instances where trauma (war, persecution, violence) is the direct cause of forced displacement.
– Memory and the Philosophy of Healing and Reconciliation.
– Philosophical and Cultural Concepts in Antiquity.
– Trauma and exile profoundly shaped the cultural identity of individuals and communities in ancient Greece. The shared experiences of war, loss, and displacement could forge strong bonds and influence collective memory.
– Athenian tragedy frequently explored the aftermath of traumatic events. Plays like Sophocles’ Ajax or Euripides’ The Trojan Women delve into the psychological wounds of war, betrayal, and loss, allowing audiences to witness and perhaps process these difficult emotions.
– Examining the philosophical dimensions of memory, historical trauma, and the struggle for recognition in exile, this collection/volume aims to understand how narrative can serve as a form of resistance, healing, and the (re)construction of ethical and political communities.
– Themes related to Greek Trauma and Culture.

Deadline: 20-10-2025
Editor: Dr. Shikha Sharma
Assistant Professor
Department of English
SRM University, Delhi NCR, India
https://srmuniversity.ac.in/faculty/dr-shikha-sharma
shikhasharma@srmuniversity.ac.in

To submit your manuscript follow this link, or contact the issue editor via email.