Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): JCSR Inaugual Issue (Spring 2026)

The inaugural issue of the Journal of Critical Synthetic Realism marks the launch of a new interdisciplinary platform dedicated to advancing scholarship within the framework of Critical Synthetic Realism (CSR). This issue brings together contributions that examine the nature of reality, knowledge, and value through a lens that integrates metaphysical realism, epistemic fallibilism, and synthetic inquiry. Contributors engage key themes such as epistemic fracture, the mediation of knowledge, and the relationship between truth, power, and social transformation. Spanning philosophy, theology, and the social sciences, the issue demonstrates the relevance of CSR for addressing contemporary intellectual and societal challenges. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and traditions, the inaugural issue sets the tone for a journal committed to rigorous analysis, conceptual innovation, and the reconstruction of knowledge in an age of fragmentation.