British Journal of Aesthetics
Published by Oxford University Press
ISSN : 0007-0904 eISSN : 1468-2842
Abbreviation : Br. J. Aesthet.
Aims & Scope
Founded in 1960, the British Journal of Aesthetics is highly regarded as an international forum for debate in philosophical aesthetics and the philosophy of art.
The Journal is published to promote the study and discussion of philosophical questions about aesthetic experience and the arts.
Appearing quarterly - in January, April, July, and October - it publishes lively and thoughtful articles on a broad range of topics from the nature of aesthetic judgement and the principles of art criticism to foundational issues concerning the visual arts, literature, music, dance, film, and architecture.
A substantial reviews section offers searching analyses of major new work in the field.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.9 |
| 2024 | 0.70 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9042 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 130 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.638 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | Q1 |
Impact Factor Trend
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