Tabayyun is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to philosophical studies and critical theory. Its name is derived from the Arabic words “bayān" and “bayyinah," which denote clarity of meaning and the presentation of proof, reflecting the journal's dual mission of clarity and evidence. On the one hand, it strives to publish original and ambitious critical philosophical contributions, while on the other, it is committed to publishing studies that introduce Arabic readers to philosophical traditions, the issues they raise, and their leading proponents, thus allowing researchers, students, and anyone with an interest in contemporary philosophical debates to access them in Arabic. In both aspects, the journal places particular emphasis on clear presentation, precise concepts, robust arguments, and the ability to formulate serious theoretical questions.
The journal is published by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, under International Standard Serial Number (p-ISSN) 2305-2465 and Electronic Standard Serial Number (e-ISSN) 2789-3278. It has been published on a quarterly basis since its first issue in summer 2012. Its work is overseen by a specialized academic editorial board, supported by an active international advisory board. The journal adopts an open access policy, based on the principle of making academic knowledge available and facilitating its dissemination. It also adheres to a charter of Publishing Ethics, consistent with international standards adopted by peer-reviewed academic journals, and to publication standards that regulate the processes of peer review and evaluation. Furthermore, it has a specific policy regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence tools in academic research, ensuring they are only employed responsibly, transparently, and with academic integrity.
Aims and Scope
The mission of Tabayyun is to produce, publish, disseminate, and develop specialized knowledge in the fields of philosophy and critical theories, within a framework that considers the breadth of these fields, their numerous sub-disciplines, and their interdisciplinary connections. The scope of its research encompasses a wide range of disciplines: contemporary Arab thought, Islamic philosophy, political and social philosophy, the philosophy of ethics and law, epistemology, the history of philosophy and intellectual history more generally, logic and the philosophy of language, the philosophy of science and technology, philosophical methodologies, environmental philosophy, intercultural philosophy, and comparative philosophy.
The journal aims to embed the presence of philosophical thought within the Arab cultural sphere, by constructing a space of knowledge that allows the Arab reader access to the most prominent contemporary global philosophical studies and trends, thus helping broaden the horizons of philosophical dialogue and enhancing engagement with human achievement in this field. It also seeks to keep pace with philosophical production in the Arab world by publishing research and studies that reflect contemporary intellectual developments, while addressing emerging theoretical and methodological questions. Furthermore, the journal aspires to be a platform for rigorous critical discussion on major philosophical issues, thereby fostering a culture of free thinking and rational dialogue. Another key objective is to encourage clear academic writing, promoting a tradition of precise expression and systematic thinking based on clarity of expression and sound argumentation, thereby raising the quality of academic philosophical discourse in Arabic.
