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Prāśnika: Inagural Issue: Monsoon 2026

Philosophy and Poesy: Tracing the Lives of Imagination in the Subcontinent

The inaugural Monsoon 2026 issue of Prāśnika seeks to understand the relationship between philosophy and poetry: whether such a relationship exists; whether it should exist; and whether their co-occurrence ought to be avoided and undermined at all costs. What is philosophy? What is poetry? What is the relationship between the two? Do we philosophise when we poetise? Do we poetise when we philosophise? We invite submissions that creatively engage with the questions of the shared space (or lack thereof) between philosophy and poesy, anchored in and beyond the intellectual traditions and literary practices of the subcontinent. These reflections on the lives of imagination need to be oriented towards Prāśnika’s aim of producing knowledge that discloses something meaningful about our day-to-day engagements with the world, thereby deepening our affective entanglement with the world we inhabit.

Submission Categories

1. Philosophy Essays: Original pieces of writing engaging with the theme  of the issue; ~4000 words (including footnotes and bibliography) 
2. Translated Articles/Poetry/Fiction: English translation of pieces on the theme of the issue across linguistic traditions
3. Book Reviews: Books relevant to the theme of the issue ~2000 words

Abstract submission deadline: 31st May [Updated]

Full manuscript submission deadline: To be communicated with selected abstracts

You can read more about the Prāśnika and the detailed Call for Submissions here.

research dialogues

This initiative aims to create a collaborative space where participants can present their ongoing research, engage in constructive dialogue, and receive rigorous feedback from peers across diverse philosophical disciplines.

We invite submissions for upcoming sessions. Proposals should include:
1. Title of presentation
2. 200–300 word abstract
3. Short bio (50–100 words)

Sessions will be held online to enable broad accessibility. Further details will be provided upon acceptance of proposals.