About IJHP
The International Journal of Hinduism & Philosophy (IJHP) seeks to take the reader on a journey of exploration, one that challenges, surprises and provides meaningful insight. With an estimated 15% of the world's population being adherents to the Hindu faith there is all the more reason to examine this world religion from an academic perspective. Similarly, philosophy, the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence is a laudable pursuit. Hence, the International Journal of Hinduism & Philosophy (IJHP) aims to play a positive and purposeful role in fostering greater understanding and enlightenment.
IJHP is a refereed journal that seeks to be a scholarly conduit by which academic papers concerning Hinduism and Philosophy are place into the public domain. The journal seeks to provide an authoritative source of information for academicians, religious scholars and practitioners, and those desirous to learn about Hindu theology and the way in which thinkers down the ages have wrestled with the fundamentals of human existence.
IJHP is peer reviewed and serves as a key research and learning platform of Bhagavad Gita Research Foundation (BGRF). The journal aims to target a worldwide readership through electronic format. Currently the journal is published twice a year.
Journal Aim (s) & Objectives
IJHP is a peer reviewed journal and is a research platform for international scholars and those interested in Hinduism and Philosophy. The journal addresses the need for critical discussion on issues appertaining to the Hindu faith, its development, core tenets and teachings, and various developments and manifestations down the ages. Equally, the journal is a scholarly platform for those seeking to offer fresh analysis and discussion that advances the appreciation and understanding of various schools of philosophical thought.
The main aim of this Journal is to create a worldwide forum to present scholarly research on Hinduism and Philosophy and objectives of the journal are:
- To publish thought provoking and scholarly empirical based research papers that take Hinduism, Hindu philosophy and Philosophy as their focus.
- Offer academics, theologians, practitioners and researchers the possibility of adding to their knowledge and understanding of Hinduism and Philosophy.
- Create a vehicle for the advancement of understanding in the profound, and an appreciation of the quest for greater wisdom.
- Raise awareness of the value of research and public discourse of subjects that have inspired acts of devotion and different ways of thinking.
- To be a vehicle for authoritative research concerning one of the great world religions.
Readership of this Journal
The readership for this journal includes academics, researchers, Hindu scholars, theologians and practitioners and those with a keen interest in philosophy in its many and varied forms.
