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Our Team
Our team usually consists of approximately 10 editors and 4 lead editors. Editors work in groups and are usually assigned to at least two papers. Without knowing who the author is, they go through three rounds of providing feedback. Lead editors are those that are primarily in charge of organizing the feedback rounds for one paper and they change every edition. The ESJP also needs one editor to be in charge of all operations, the Editor-in-Chief, and one Secretary.
Team Edition 26 (2024/2025)
Heloísa Nerone (Editor-in-chief)
Jasper Peters (Secretary)
Sterre Kanon
Menno Lenting
Kasper Essers
Ties van Daal
Hector Emilio Martinez Garcia
Derman Tacyildiz
Jake Corcoran
Charlie van Dijl
Alice Lucchiari
Sofya Bilich
Georgina Aránzazu Dijkstra (Interview editor)
Get to know some team members
Heloísa Nerone
What does working at the ESJP mean for you?
​​Working as the ESJP allows me to engage with areas of philosophy that I might not typically explore, by reading different papers and working close together with other editors from different backgrounds. I think it is an important space where students can develop their own ideas with the help of other students.
What's your editing philosophy?
​For me, a good editing process is one that helps the author refine their own ideas while respecting their voice and intentions. You need to be open to the author’s argument so that you know when to intervene, in such a way that you enhances the text without changing its ownership. A good text is not necessarily one that you agree with, but one that communicates its message as clearly and smoothly as possible
How would you convince a friend to join the ESJP?
​If you like reading and writing and are interested in broadening your own understanding of philosophy, the ESJP is the place for you. You will get to engage in complex discussions, test out arguments, and refine your ideas, alongside other (very nice!) colleagues who share similar interests. It is also a chance to learn how the peer-review process works and get a bit of experience in the world of academic publishing.
Jasper Peters
What does working at ESJP mean for you?
Working at ESJP provides the unique opportunity to not only engage with fresh and exciting philosophical ideas, it also allows for our own contribution to these ideas. It means that I can broaden my own knowledge and skills in both philosophy and writing, inspired by my peers, and hopefully give some of my own inspiration in return.
What's your editing philosophy?
The editing process, to me, is one of complete engagement with the author and their text. In essence I think the goal is, in some way, to make an attempt to understand the text even better than the author themselves, if ever possible. Followingly the task of the editor can perhaps best be described as translator. The philosophy that I like to apply is then one where the editor, to their best capacity, translates the complex and interesting ideas of the author into a comprehensible and enjoyable story for the reader.
How would you convince a friend to join the ESJP?
For anyone interested in philosophy, editing, writing, or reading, the ESJP is the perfect starting ground to further indulge yourself. It is a space where you can build any of those interests up within an established academic context. If, in addition, you like to challenge both yourself and others, no further convincing should be necessary.
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Menno Lenting
What does working at ESJP mean to you?
The main reason I’ve joined ESJP is to get acquainted with what it means to work within an academic environment. Besides that I think it’s important for philosophy students to really delve deep into texts and discuss them thoroughly with others and ESJP in my opinion is the perfect place to do so.
What’s your editing philosophy?
My editing philosophy is clear and simple, for me, a good philosophical text should articulate something new, for as Stanley Cavell put it: “There is no philosophy unless it is discovered.”
How would you convince a friend to join ESJP?
For anyone who likes to engage with complex texts, thoughts and wants to be inspired by them within a vibrant team of nice people, I would highly recommend them to join ESJP!
Georgina Aránzazu Dijkstra
What does working at ESJP mean to you?
Being a part of the ESJP is an good opportunity to work together alongside motivated and inspiring students, as well as finding a free space for your own intellectual curiosity to flourish. It is both exceptionally meaningful, and fun!
What’s your editing philosophy?
As an editor, you try to immerse yourself within the complex philosophical ideas of the author in order to first understand them. Once this has been accomplished, your role is to make these ideas come across as clear and understandable as possible. This is where my editing philosophy comes into play: you want to ensure the ideas of the author are expressed as clearly as possible, because you want readers to enjoy them as much as you did. This way, you honor both author and reader.
How would you convince a friend to join ESJP?
Working for the ESJP is wonderful for a variety of different reasons. It teaches you how the publication process works, what defines a high quality philosophical paper, and exposes you to new ideas you wouldn’t probably have considered within your normal studies. Apart from the intellectual aspect, it is an incredibly enjoyable social environment as well. You work in a team full of interesting students who share your passion, and at the end of the day and every publication, you feel as if you have contributed something meaningful to the field of philosophy we all care so deeply about.
Kasper Essers
What does working at ESJP mean for you?
More often than not the inspiring work of students gets lost. ESJP provides the opportunity to show these interesting perspectives of students on various philosophical topics, through putting their academic efforts front and centre. By mediating the challenging process from editing to publishing ESJP allows me to get acquainted with the workings of an academic environment. Besides this it provides an opportunity to also improve my own writing and reading skills..
What's your editing philosophy?
you are trying to navigate ideas of a different author and coming to grips with ideas embedded in the text itself. Subsequently, the role of an editor is aimed at teasing out the problems which undergird a certain text in order for those ideas to flourish and be articulated clearly. Editing is therefore focused on both author and audience, and the interplay between these worlds. It is a position of both immersion and respect, with regards to the author, text and future audience.
How would you convince a friend to join the ESJP?
An interesting perspective which you gain by working at ESJP is learning how to see a work through the lens of different people. Learning to consider the viewpoint of someone else will, ultimately, greatly improve your own writing. Additionally, discussing complex texts and ideas with your passionate peers is one of the most beautiful and inspiring ways to be engaged with philosophy.
Ties van Daal
What does working at ESJP mean for you?
Working at ESJP means being part of a philosophical collective, a student-based project doing philosophy. It means being engaged with philosophy both qua content and qua style. Engaging with texts written by others sheds a light on your own writing style and the way a clear argument should be composed. Furthermore, being part of this collective means working with students that are passionate about philosophy as such, which is great.
What's your editing philosophy?
My editing philosophy is facilitating the interesting, remarkable, and important aspects of the text. I believe that every text is written based upon an intuition of these criteria. Therefore, by focusing on these criteria the why of the author becomes clear and should become clear in the text. This paves the way for a unique contribution of the author to the specific field of research.
How would you convince a friend to join the ESJP?
Since I do not think that I have ever convinced anyone to love philosophy as much as I do myself, I could only convince people who are already invested in this gigantic rabbit hole. To them I could only say: a collective of passionate students of philosophy, what else? Gezelligheid.
Alice Lucchiari
What does working at ESJP mean to you?
Working at ESJP journal enables me to read extremely interesting philosophical texts and contribute to their readability and efficacy before publication. I find it fascinating to observe the evolution of the papers from the beginning of the editorial process to the end, as it shows how much a text can improve through collaboration and critical engagement. I particularly value how joining the journal gave me a chance to learn more about what it means to work in an academic environment and how it is improving my skills in close reading and writing.
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What’s your editing philosophy?
Being an editor, in my opinion, entails approaching texts with an attentive outlook and placing oneself in the position of possible readers to ensure that authors successfully communicate their arguments. Finding a balance between being critical and not suffocating the author's voice or drastically altering the original material is crucial. It can be challenging at first, but with practice, it definitely gets easier, and it can be a really rewarding activity.
How would you convince a friend to join ESJP?
I believe anyone who is enthusiastic about philosophy and interested in learning more about academic writing would find joining the ESJP journal a great opportunity!
I always feel inspired, motivated and filled with a renewed passion for philosophy after working on the editorial process. I truly enjoy collaborating with the other editors since I see it as a chance to learn from each other while also bringing philosophy to life through insightful conversations.
Sterre Kanon
What does working at ESJP mean to you?
Working at the ESJP is a great way to connect with other philosophy students and learn from each other. It gives me the chance to see how different people approach and write about a wide variety of topics, which helps me grow both as a thinker and an editor. Each conversation and piece of writing offers new perspectives and ideas, making it a space where learning happens naturally. It’s a community where curiosity and thoughtful discussion are always encouraged.
What’s your editing philosophy?
For me, editing is a delicate balance between preserving the author’s voice and elevating their argument. It’s about fine-tuning the clarity and flow of their reasoning while ensuring that the depth of their insights comes through more vividly. I see editing as a collaborative craft—helping to shape a text so it becomes not only more readable but also more resonant, turning a good essay into an excellent one. It’s a process of polishing ideas until they shine with greater eloquence and precision.
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How would you convince a friend to join ESJP?
Joining the ESJP is an incredible opportunity to blend learning with enjoyment. It’s a chance to hone valuable editorial skills while diving into fascinating philosophical debates with fellow editors. Beyond the practical benefits, you get to engage in enriching conversations, collaborate with peers, and discover new ideas through the essays of others. Whether you’re passionate about philosophy or just curious, it’s a space where you can grow both intellectually and socially, making the experience as rewarding as it is enjoyable.
Charlie van Dijl
What does working at ESJP mean to you?
Whilst studying philosophy there is a large focus on your own becoming of a philosopher. How do you engage with the ideas of philosophers? What do you think? And, how can you write a structured essay? After several years of engaging with these questions, I felt curious to find out how fellow students have taken up these questions to find their philosophical voice, which working at ESJP allows me to discover. Moreover, I like the new experience of being an editor instead of a writer. It teaches me about how language and essay structure can strengthen the author’s argument.
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What’s your editing philosophy?
I would say: to think about the reader. With this I don’t mean that reading should not be hard work, or that everything should be spelled out for the reader. A text should make the reader think, of course. But I do believe it is in favor of the argument, if the author is able to take the reader along with their story line. I think it is the responsibility of the editor to show the author where and how the reader can get lost, such that the author can think about how to move towards the reader from their own point of view and in their own style.
How would you convince a friend to join ESJP?
You get to meet and work together with motivated fellow students. Also, the editing process is something you won’t really encounter in your study, while it is important in the professional life of a philosopher. Working at ESJP is both fun and interesting, so all I can say is: join!
Sofya Bilich
What does working at ESJP mean to you?
My main motivation for taking part in this project was to experience the text from a new angle. When you're writing your own text, you're completely immersed in it, and often by the end you're so familiar with it that you don't see any way of improving it. When you read articles, you don't see the text, just the idea. So editing is a chance for me to look at the text as a separate entity, containing some of the author's quirks, ideas, and watch it mature and grow its beauty as rounds go by. When we were given our first selection round assignments, it became even more exciting for me - the chance to read something fresh, new and challenging.
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What’s your editing philosophy?
Editing philosophy for me is trying to find a way to show others brilliant parts of the text, even if they are not familiar with the subject and the body of the quotations used. It is like trying to unravel a web, knot by knot.
How would you convince a friend to join ESJP?
If you like working with text - this is for you! The support you get from your teammates makes something that may seem impossible at first as easy as riding a bike.