European Journal for Philosophy of Science

Aims & Scope

The European Journal for Philosophy of Science publishes groundbreaking works that can deepen understanding of the concepts and methods of the sciences, as they explore increasingly many facets of the world we live in.

It is of direct interest to philosophers of science coming from different perspectives, as well as scientists, citizens and policymakers.

The journal is interested in articles from all traditions and all backgrounds, as long as they engage with the sciences in a constructive, and critical, way.

The journal represents the various longstanding European philosophical traditions engaging with the sciences, but welcomes articles from every part of the world.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5064

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	516

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.971

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	32

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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.

• What is a complex system?

  Citation: 558

  Authors: James, James, Karoline

• What is a mechanism? Thinking about mechanisms across the sciences

  Citation: 303

  Authors: Phyllis McKay, Jon

• In defence of the value free ideal

  Citation: 177

  Authors: Gregor

• Distinguishing between legitimate and illegitimate values in climate modeling

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Kristen

• Climate skepticism and the manufacture of doubt: can dissent in science be epistemically detrimental?

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Justin B., Anna

• Scientific polarization

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Cailin, James Owen

• Everything you always wanted to know about structural realism but were afraid to ask

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Roman, Ioannis

• Epistemology for interdisciplinary research – shifting philosophical paradigms of science

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Mieke, Sophie

• Introduction: philosophy of science in practice

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Rachel, Hasok, Marcel, Mieke

• Quantum states for primitive ontologists

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Gordon

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