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           Editorial Mission
Open Court publishes scholarly books in philosophy, Eastern thought, and comparative religion, and books for the general reader presenting intelligent, popular treatments of topics in popular culture, social problems, and contemporary issues. Open Court does not publish poetry or fiction.
          
 

Manuscript Submissions
You may send manuscript submissions by mail to:

Open Court Publishing Company
Attn: Acquisitions Editor
70 East Lake Street, Ste. 300
Chicago, IL 60601

Please include the following in your submission: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae or resume; an outline or table of contents noting the length of the manuscript; a sample chapter; and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

At this time, Open Court cannot accept proposals by email or fax.

 
 

Series
The Popular Culture and Philosophy series

The highly successful series in Popular Culture and Philosophy addresses the sometimes hidden philosophical dimensions of popular culture. Under Series Editor George Reisch, each volume contains chapters by prominent philosophers who bring a critical philosophical eye to the movies, TV shows, and music they admire. Past volumes include The Simpsons and Philosophy, Monty Python and Philosophy, and Bob Dylan and Philosophy. Additional volumes are released every few months. Proposals or inquiries regarding the Popular Culture and Philosophy series may be emailed to pcpideas at caruspub dot com.


The Library of Living Philosophers
The world-renowned series founded by Paul A. Schilpp. Each volume contains critical and descriptive essays by contributors plus an intellectual autobiography and replies by the subject philosopher. The subjects of the series are selected by the series editor, Randall E. Auxier, and his editorial advisory board.

Carus Lectures
The published volumes of the Carus Lectures series which is sponsored by Open Court under the auspices of the American Philosophical Association. Each lecturer is selected by the APA and the lectures are delivered at a meeting of the APA.

Paul Carus Student Editions
Classroom editions of philosophy classics with helpful footnotes for students.

Open Court Classics
Classic philosophy texts

Critics and Their Critics
Each volume is a collection of previously unpublished essays on the work of an important contemporary thinker who replies to the essays.

For and Against
Series of readers featuring opposing viewpoints

Feedback
Series on contemporary music

 
  Imprints
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The Monist
Correspondence concerning contributions to The Monist should be directed to:

Barry Smith, Editor, THE MONIST
Dept. of Philosophy
University at Buffalo
State University of New York
135 Park Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260-4150

Fax: 815-223-4486
email: philomon1@netscape.net

 
 

Sherwood Sugden and Company
Correspondence concerning the submission of manuscripts to Sherwood Sugden and Company should be directed to:

Sherwood Sugden
Sherwood Sugden and Company
315 Fifth Street
Peru, IL 61354

 
 
   

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