British Journal for the Philosophy of Science

Aims & Scope

The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science encourages the application of philosophical techniques to issues raised by the natural and human sciences.

These include general questions of scientific knowledge and objectivity, as well as more particular problems arising within specific disciplines.

Topics currently being discussed in the journal include: causation, the logic of natural selection, the interpretation of quantum mechanics, the direction of time, probability, confirmation, foundations of mathematics, supertasks and the theory of emotion.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	3.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1558

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	368

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.923

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• AN OUTLINE OF GENERAL SYSTEM THEORY

  Citation: 1029

  Authors: LUDWIG VON

• THE PROPENSITY INTERPRETATION OF PROBABILITY

  Citation: 429

  Authors: KARL R.

• Causes and Explanations: A Structural-Model Approach. Part I: Causes

  Citation: 386

  Authors: Joseph Y., Judea

• How to Tell When Simpler, More Unified, or Less<i>Ad Hoc</i>Theories will Provide More Accurate Predictions

  Citation: 352

  Authors: MALCOLM, ELLIOTT

• THE EFFECT OF ESSENTIALISM ON TAXONOMY—TWO THOUSAND YEARS OF STASIS (I)

  Citation: 329

  Authors: DAVID L.

• SEMANTIC INFORMATION

  Citation: 284

  Authors: YEHOSHUA, RUDOLF

• What Price Spacetime Substantivalism? The Hole Story

  Citation: 261

  Authors: JOHN, JOHN

• Who is a Modeler?

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Michael

• An Organizational Account of Biological Functions

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Matteo, Cristian, Alvaro

• A CAUSAL CALCULUS (I)

  Citation: 215

  Authors: I. J.

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