The journal of PHilosophical Meditations (PHM) is a peer-reviewed open-access quarterly journal in Persian (with extended English abstracts and bibliographies) devoted to the fields of Islamic philosophy, Mulla Sadra philosophy (Sadra Islamic Philosophy), Averroism, Avicennism (Sinavi philosophy), Illuminationism, mystical philosophy, scholastic Islamic theology, and transcendent theosophy, moral philosophy, philosophy of religion, philosophy of ethics, truth, God, cogito, doubt, mind-body distinction, meditation, Islamic Kalam (kalam is the scholastic, speculative, or rational study of Islamic theology), theological discourse, and stoicism, published by the University of Zanjan. It is scientifically sponsored by the Iranian Wisdom and Philosophy Association (IWPA) and the International Association of Islamic Bioethics (IAIB). It is devoted to the publication of original articles, review articles, etc., considering the research ethics and academic rules and regulations. The journal aims to publish research and review papers on the most recent issues and developments in the field. All papers are subject to a double-blind reviewing process.

Aims
The journal of Philosophical Meditations (PHM) aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of high-quality philosophical research. The journal seeks to foster critical dialogue, reflective inquiry, and scholarly engagement with both classical and contemporary philosophical issues. Its primary goal is to advance the understanding of Islamic philosophy and its intersections with broader philosophical traditions, while also encouraging innovative approaches that bridge theoretical and practical dimensions of thought.

Scope
The scope of the journal of Philosophical Meditations (PHM) encompasses a wide range of philosophical areas, with a particular emphasis on:

• Islamic Philosophy: including Mulla Sadra’s transcendent philosophy, Avicennism (Sinavi philosophy), Averroism, Illuminationism, mystical philosophy, and scholastic Islamic theology (Kalam).

• Comparative and Thematic Studies: addressing topics such as moral philosophy, philosophy of religion, philosophy of ethics, truth, God, cogito, doubt, meditation, the mind–body distinction, theological discourse, and stoicism.

• Philosophical Methodologies: exploring both speculative and practical approaches to philosophical inquiry, integrating traditional perspectives with contemporary debates.

The journal publishes original research articles, critical reviews, and reflective essays that contribute to the development of Islamic philosophy and philosophical thought in general. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process in accordance with academic and research ethics standards.