Undergraduate philosophy students need exposure, we provide it.
Created by students studying philosophy, Techné aims at providing competitive and accessible exposure to academic philosophy for undergraduates. By empowering the next generation of philosophers, the University of Illinois philosophy journal hopes to encourage, and provide needed feedback for, its writers.
Why submit to Techné?
- Informed and committed editors — Techné builds, educates, and trains its editors every fall semester with the intent of assembling a committed team dedicated to publishing a competitive and comprehensive philosophy journal.
- Timely and comprehensive feedback — Techné aims at providing a comprehensive referee and feedback report to ensure students have ample time to revise and resubmit for publication. By doing so, students have the ability to offer their best possible submission.
- Accessible publication — final publication will be available for view on our website in spring 2026. This offers an accessible avenue for students to showcase their work. In addition, after publication, Techné will host an individual author page with the corresponding paper on its public website.
Meet Our Team:
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Anthony Salerno – President and Editor
Anthony is a Junior studying Philosophy at the University of Illinois. He is interested in Logic, Metaphysics, and Philosophy of Science
Arjun Desai – Editor in Chief
Arjun is a Senior studying Philosophy and Economics at the University of Illinois. He is interested in political philosophy, philosophy of technology, applied ethics, and moral philosophy
Kanoa Wean – Editor in Chief
Kanoa is a Junior studying Philosophy and Neuroscience at the University of Illinois. He is interested in Philosophy of Mind and Philosophy of Religon.
Brennen Becker – Vice President and Editor
Brennen is a Junior studying Philosophy at the University of Illinois. Brennen is interested in meta ethics, ethics, aesthetics, and epistemology.
Jonas Techmanski – Director of Marketingand Editor
Jonas is a senior studying math and Philosophy. He is interested in phenomenology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and epistemology.
Techné Alumni:
Harrison Kennedy
President 2024-25, Co-Founder
Harry studied Philosophy and Neuroscience at the University of Illinois. He is interested in Metaphysics, Philosophy of Religion, and Philosophy of Time. Harry has gone on to serve in the United States Navy as a Nuclear Engineer.
Will Holland
Vice President 2025-26, Co-Founder
Will studied Philosophy at the University of Illinois. He is interested in Philosophy of Religion and Political Philosophy.