Focus and Scope

Cuadernos de Filosofía Latinoamericana (CFILOLAT) is a biannual, open-access scholarly journal published by the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters of Universidad Santo Tomás in the field of philosophy.

CFILOLAT publishes research articles and review articles in Spanish, English, Portuguese, and French. The journal also welcomes case reports, book reviews, and translations of philosophical texts.

Throughout its long-standing trajectory, the journal has devoted particular attention to the following thematic area:

Latin American Philosophy

This section includes studies on:

• Latin American identity and being.
• The history of Colombian, Latin American, and Ibero-American thought.
• The history of ideas in Latin America.
• Latin American cultural and political philosophy.
• The reception of philosophical thought in Latin America.
• Issues related to the development of Latin American philosophy.
• Decolonial and intercultural philosophical studies.

In addition, the journal also considers contributions in the following complementary areas:

Theoretical and Practical Philosophy

Articles addressing problems in universal philosophy, as well as their interpretation and application to contemporary issues, including topics related to ethics, politics, and law.

Interdisciplinary Philosophical Research

Philosophical investigations that engage with other fields within the humanities, such as literature, art, and cultural studies.

Philosophy and Education

Studies exploring the relationship between philosophy and education, as well as contemporary research examining the role of philosophy within current social, economic, and political contexts that shape both professional practice and the teaching of philosophy and critical thinking.

Peer Review Process

The evaluation process consists of two stages.

Initial Editorial Review

First, the Editorial Team conducts an internal review to assess the originality of the manuscript using Turnitin and, when necessary, additional software tools to detect AI-generated text. The editorial review also considers formal aspects of the submission, including compliance with journal guidelines, completeness of author and manuscript information, as well as the overall quality and relevance of the article.

Double-Blind Peer Review

In the second stage, each manuscript is evaluated by external experts through a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers use a standardized evaluation form that assesses:

• Scientific criteria, including conceptual rigor and methodological soundness.
• Formal criteria, including compliance with the journal’s publication and referencing guidelines.

The journal does not undertake to return submitted manuscripts and will not consider manuscripts that fail to comply with the journal’s submission requirements.

Acceptance of a manuscript is contingent upon favorable evaluations by specialist reviewers. The Editorial Board reserves the right to introduce any formal modifications necessary to ensure conformity with the journal’s editorial standards.

Requests by authors to withdraw a manuscript must be confirmed in writing by the Editor-in-Chief.

If the submitted article is part of a research project, authors are requested to provide the following information:

• Project start and end dates.
• Executing institution(s).
• Funding institution(s).

The double-blind peer reviewers assess manuscripts using the journal’s standard evaluation form.

Peer Review Evaluation Form

Universidad Santo Tomás
Faculty of Philosophy and Letters
Cuadernos de Filosofía Latinoamericana

Evaluation Scale

Scale: 0 represents the lowest score and 10 the highest score.
N/A: Not Applicable.

Evaluation Criteria

1. Theoretical Foundation

Are the theoretical framework and the argumentation adequate?

Score: _____ / 10  N/A ☐

2. Structure

Are the structure, methodology, and coherence among the different sections of the manuscript adequate?

Score: _____ / 10  N/A ☐

3. Contribution and Originality

Does the manuscript make a current and relevant contribution to the field, such that it may become an important bibliographic reference?

Score: _____ / 10  N/A ☐

4. Sources

Are the sources and bibliography relevant, up to date, of high quality, and cited in accordance with the journal’s citation guidelines?

Score: _____ / 10  N/A ☐

5. Language

Are the forms of expression (text, images, and tables) clear, concise, and easy to read? Are writing style, vocabulary, and spelling appropriate?

Score: _____ / 10  N/A ☐

6. Length and Depth

Are the length and depth of the manuscript appropriate for the intended readership and consistent with the journal’s guidelines?

Score: _____ / 10  N/A ☐

Overall Recommendation

Article Type

• ☐ Research Article
• ☐ Review Article

Quality of Content

• ☐ Excellent
• ☐ Outstanding
• ☐ Acceptable
• ☐ Fair
• ☐ Poor

Reviewer’s Recommendation

• ☐ Accept without revisions
• ☐ Accept with revisions
• ☐ Reject

Justification of the Recommendation

 

Open Access Policy

The journal follows a Diamond Open Access model. This means that all articles are freely available to readers and no fees are charged to authors, thanks to the financial support provided by Universidad Santo Tomás. No Article Processing Charges (APCs) are required.

The journal is published under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

 

Editorial Best Practices and Ethical Guidelines

The Journal’s Code of Ethics sets forth the editorial policies that govern Cuadernos de Filosofía Latinoamericana. These policies are publicly available and include guidelines on best editorial practices as well as the responsibilities of authors, peer reviewers, editors, and the Editorial and Scientific Boards.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must declare that their submission is an original work of which they are the sole or legitimate authors. Accordingly, they must state that the manuscript has not been previously published and is not under consideration by any other journal (unless an explanation has been provided in the “Comments to the Editor” section).

Manuscripts must conform to the journal’s publication guidelines available on the journal’s website.

Authors are responsible for avoiding any conflicts of interest related to the publication of data and results, including financial, institutional, collaborative, or other relationships that could influence the review or publication process. Authors are encouraged to acknowledge all individuals and institutions that contributed to the research on which the manuscript is based.

Authors must respect intellectual property rights by properly citing all sources consulted and referenced, in accordance with the journal’s publication guidelines. Failure to do so constitutes plagiarism, and the manuscript will be rejected. Authors are solely responsible for any legal consequences arising from plagiarism or other claims related to the submitted work.

By submitting a manuscript, authors are deemed to accept in full the journal’s editorial policies, criteria, and procedures. Authors must also sign a copyright transfer agreement and a statement of originality authorizing Universidad Santo Tomás to use, reproduce, publish, and distribute the work. Without these documents, the article will not be published.

If authors wish to withdraw a manuscript, they must submit a signed written request to the Editor explaining the reasons for withdrawal.

Responsibilities of Peer Reviewers

Peer reviewers must maintain strict confidentiality regarding both the content of the manuscript and their evaluation. They must not disclose, distribute, or otherwise use materials submitted for review.

Reviewers should accept only manuscripts that fall within their areas of expertise and academic competence.

They are expected to assess manuscripts responsibly, objectively, and impartially, providing well-founded reasons for any recommendation of rejection. Reviewers should also offer constructive suggestions to help authors improve their manuscripts.

Evaluations must be completed using the standard review form provided by CFILOLAT and submitted within the deadlines established by the Editorial Team.

Reviewers are also encouraged to report any conflicts of interest, as well as any substantial overlap between the manuscript under review and previously published works.

Editorial Responsibilities

Individuals involved in the editorial process, according to their assigned roles, are responsible for the definition, implementation, and evaluation of the journal’s editorial policies, ensuring compliance with the standards expected of nationally and internationally recognized scientific publications.

Continuous self-assessment is a fundamental principle of the journal’s editorial work. The journal maintains an organizational structure designed to ensure quality and to meet the expectations of the academic community.

Corrections and Retractions Protocol

The journal follows the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics for handling errors and potential misconduct.

• When errors are identified that do not compromise the validity of the work, a correction notice will be published.
• If the findings are deemed unreliable due to major errors or misconduct, the article will be retracted.
• When an investigation is ongoing and concerns remain unresolved, the journal may issue an Expression of Concern.

Responsibilities of the Editor, Editorial Board, and Scientific Board

The Editor, Editorial Board, and Scientific Board are responsible for safeguarding the journal’s reputation and academic tradition by publishing only original, scholarly, scientifically relevant, and high-quality work.

They ensure compliance with the journal’s publication schedule and conduct an initial assessment of submitted manuscripts before peer review, in accordance with the journal’s editorial guidelines. Final publication decisions are based on the reports provided by peer reviewers.

The Editorial Team informs authors in a timely manner about the status of their manuscripts throughout the review, editing, and publication process. The journal is committed to a transparent and impartial editorial process.

All submissions are screened using Turnitin and, when appropriate, additional tools for detecting AI-generated content, with the aim of preventing plagiarism and preserving academic integrity.

Finally, the Editor submits the complete editorial materials to Ediciones USTA for production, in compliance with the publisher’s requirements and ensuring the quality, relevance, and accuracy of the content.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published twice a year and includes approximately 10 to 15 articles per issue.

• The first issue of each year is published on January 30.
• The second issue is published on July 30.

The peer review process typically takes three to six months.

Once an article has been accepted, the production process—including copyediting, typesetting, author proof review and approval, and final publication—takes approximately two additional months.

Preservation of Rejected Manuscripts

Manuscripts that are not accepted for publication are retained in secure digital archives for the journal’s internal records only. These files are not used for any other purpose.

 

Authorization for the Processing of Personal Data

Ediciones USTA

Universidad Santo Tomás, a non-profit higher education institution identified with Tax Identification Number (NIT) 860.012.357-6 (hereinafter, “the University”), in compliance with the provisions of Decree 1377 of 2013, which regulates Law 1581 of 2012, and acting as the Data Controller, requests your prior, express, free, and informed authorization to process the personal identification and contact data that you provide through this electronic platform.

The purposes for which the University collects the requested data are as follows:

1. To publish research articles, review articles, reflection articles, and other scholarly works submitted by authors to the journals published by Ediciones USTA.
2. To contact authors and send information related to the publication of their manuscripts in Ediciones USTA journals.

To exercise your rights to access, update, and rectify your personal data, or to revoke the authorization granted for its processing, you may submit an inquiry or complaint to:

The University’s Personal Data Processing Policy is available at:

www.usta.edu.co

 

Authorization for Data Processing – User Registration Portal

Universidad Santo Tomás, as a non-profit higher education institution identified with NIT 860.012.357-6 (hereinafter, “the University”), in compliance with Decree 1377 of 2013, which regulates Law 1581 of 2012, and acting as the Data Controller, requests your prior, express, free, and informed authorization to process the personal data you provide through this electronic platform, including identification and contact information, academic information, preferences, and other related data.

The purposes for which the University collects your personal data are as follows:

1. To register you as a user of the Ediciones USTA portal.
2. To provide readers, authors, and peer reviewers with access to the publications of Ediciones USTA.

The University’s Personal Data Processing Policy is available at:

www.usta.edu.co

Your rights as a data subject may be exercised by contacting:

 

Sponsors

Cuadernos de Filosofía Latinoamericana is funded by Ediciones USTA, the publishing house of Universidad Santo Tomás.

 

Journal History

Cuadernos de Filosofía Latinoamericana is a biannual research journal founded in October 1979 within the movement to promote Latin American philosophical thought led by Universidad Santo Tomás.

With the decisive support of Father Joaquín Zabalza Iriarte, O.P., then Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, the journal’s first Editor-in-Chief was Roberto Salazar Ramos. During its initial stage, the journal also benefited from the collaboration of distinguished scholars such as Germán Marquínez Argote, Luis José González Álvarez, Eudoro Rodríguez Albarracín, Jaime Rubio Angulo, and Teresa Houghton Pérez, among others.

The first issue was published in October 1979 with the aim of promoting Latin American philosophical thought through the work of the so-called Bogotá Group.

Over more than forty-five years of continuous publication, the journal has featured contributions from internationally recognized philosophers, including Enrique Dussel, Arturo Andrés Roig, Mauricio Beuchot, Leopoldo Zea, Guillermo Hoyos Vásquez, Rubén Sierra Mejía, Jorge Aurelio Díaz, Santiago Castro-Gómez, Leonardo Tovar, and Damián Pachón Soto.

Today, CFILOLAT stands out for having published the largest number of scientific articles worldwide in the field of Latin American philosophy and for sustaining one of the most significant and enduring scholarly traditions devoted to this area of study.