British Journal for the History of Philosophy

Aims & Scope

The BJHP publishes articles and reviews on the history of philosophy from the ancient world to the end of the twentieth century.

The journal is designed to foster understanding of the history of philosophy through studying the writings of past philosophers in their context and with sensitivity to issues of both philosophical argumentation and historical development.

Although focusing on the recognized classics, a feature of the journal is to give attention to less major figures and to influences and relationships that are often overlooked.

Articles cover the history of Western philosophy, although articles that explore connections to other traditions are also encouraged.

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Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The primacy of right. On the triad of liberty, equality and virtue in Wollstonecraft's political thought

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Lena

• The philosophical innovations of Margaret Cavendish

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Susan

• Kant's One World: Interpreting 'Transcendental Idealism'

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Lucy

• Neo-Kantianism and the Roots of Anti-Psychologism

  Citation: 43

  Authors: R Lanier

• The Benefit to Philosophy of the Study of Its History

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Maria Rosa

• Princess Elizabeth and Descartes: The union of soul and body and the practice of philosophy

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Lisa

• Wonder in the face of scientific revolutions: Adam Smith on Newton's ‘Proof’ of Copernicanism

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Eric

• CASSIRER, SCHLICK AND ‘STRUCTURAL’ REALISM: THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE EXACT SCIENCES IN THE BACKGROUND TO EARLY LOGICAL EMPIRICISM

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Barry

• Kant on testimony

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Axel

• Hegel, British Idealism, and the curious case of the concrete universal

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Robert