The Polish Journal of Aesthetics jest wysoko cenionym, jako międzynarodowe forum debaty o estetyce i filozofii sztuki, kwartalnikiem filozoficzno-estetycznym, afiliowanym przy Instytucie Filozofii Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego. Zachęcamy do nadsyłania tekstów do kolejnego tomu “The Beauty of Storytelling and the Story of Beauty”, 75 (2/2025).

The Polish Journal of Aesthetics jest wysoko cenionym, jako międzynarodowe forum debaty o estetyce i filozofii sztuki, kwartalnikiem filozoficzno-estetycznym, afiliowanym przy Instytucie Filozofii Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego. W redakcji czasopisma działa m.in. dr Anna Kuchta oraz dr Gabriela Matusiak, a w tomach często publikują pracownicy i pracowniczki Katedry.

Zachęcamy do zapoznania się z ogłoszeniem o naborze tekstów do tomu "The Beauty of Storytelling and the Story of Beauty”, 75 (2/2025).

This issue of The Polish Journal of Aesthetics delves into the intricate relationship between beauty and storytelling. Over a century ago, the emergence of artistic avant-gardes challenged the primacy of beauty as the paramount aesthetic value. In contemporary times, amidst the complexities of the 21st century, its interpretation and significance are contested by notions such as originality, innovation, and creativity. Furthermore, the advent and progression of new media, notably the ascent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), introduce new dimensions for scrutinizing authorship, aesthetic ideals, and the essence of art. Recognizing storytelling as a potent vehicle for comprehending the world, this issue urges authors to explore beauty as an inherent feature of narrative, encompassing both form and content, as articulated by Władysław Tatarkiewicz: “whether it be color, sound, or thought.” Is there still a place for beauty in the modern world? What has become of the reverence for this once supreme value, traditionally aligned with goodness and truth in the Greek triad? A narrative infused with beauty entices, persuades, evokes emotions, resonates with experiences, and ultimately enriches our lives.

This issue serves as an invitation to contemplate the current state of beauty in relation to storytelling as its fundamental aspect, and in reference to art-based research, which applies artistic methods to qualitative research. We welcome submissions representing diverse philosophical, artistic, cultural, and sociological perspectives, employing varied theoretical frameworks to engage in discourse about beauty and storytelling. Articles may explore, among other topics:

• Contemporary perspectives on beauty,
• Methods of narrating beauty and narratives about beauty,
• The beauty embedded within contemporary storytelling and narratives,
• Beauty's intersection with AI,
• Beauty as a constituent element of storytelling,
• Storytelling and aesthetic values,
• The storyteller, story, storytelling, and their audience,
• Storytelling and the world of design,
• Storytelling as an approach to aesthetic inquiry, art-based research, and qualitative research.

We also invite submissions in the form of essays, reviews, poetry, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary expressions that explore the volume’s theme from non-academic perspectives.

Keywords: Beauty, Storytelling, Story, Storyteller, Narration, Aesthetic Values, Art-Based Research, Qualitative Research in Aesthetics.

Submission deadline: March 31, 2025.
Editors of the volume: Joanna Szczepanik, Faculty of Architecture (West Pomeranian Technological University in Szczecin, Poland), Kalina Kukiełko Institute of Sociology (University of Szczecin, Poland).

Author Guidelines: We ask Authors to read our guidelines posted under the tab For Authors, as well as to double-check the completeness of each submission (please do not forget to collectively submit: the abstract, keywords, bibliography, and a biographical note about the author) before submitting. Only complete submissions sent through the submissions page will be accepted—submission page: https://submissions.pjaesthetics.uj.edu.pl/index.php/PJA

All submitted articles are subject to double-blind reviews.

Articles published in The Polish Journal of Aesthetics are assigned DOI numbers.