Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology® is devoted to fostering discussion at the interface of psychology, philosophy, and metatheory.

The journal addresses ontological, epistemological, ethical, and critical issues in psychological theory and inquiry as well as the implications of psychological theory and inquiry for philosophical issues.

In keeping with the journal's interdisciplinary mission, both psychology and philosophy are construed broadly to encompass a diversity of forms of inquiry such as conceptual, speculative, theoretical, empirical, clinical, historical, literary, and cultural research.

The Journal of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology encourages and facilitates the informed, innovative, and critical exploration and discussion of psychological ideas and practices in both their scientific and philosophical dimensions and interrelationships.

The journal welcomes original articles, essays, and commentaries with philosophical or metatheoretical import from all disciplines concerned with human psychology.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.352

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15080

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	81

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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 and Psychology, 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.

• Neoliberalism and psychological ethics.

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Jeff

• Taking Practice Seriously: Toward a Relational Ontology.

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Brent D.

• The philosophical roots of Western and Eastern conceptions of creativity.

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Weihua, Robert J.

• The replication crisis in psychology: An overview for theoretical and philosophical psychology.

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Bradford J., Cody D.

• Belief in a just God (and a just society): A system justification perspective on religious ideology.

  Citation: 113

  Authors: John T., Carlee Beth, Brian A., Erin P., Chadly, Samuel D., Jesse

• On Praise, Side Effects, and Folk Ascriptions of Intentionality.

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Thomas

• Creative thought as blind variation and selective retention: Why creativity is inversely related to sightedness.

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Dean Keith

• The Good, the Bad and the Blameworthy: Understanding the Role of Evaluative Reasoning in Folk Psychology.

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Joshua, Gabriel S.

• Conceptions of intelligence in ancient Chinese philosophy.

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Shih-ying, Robert J.

• Happiness Donut: A Confucian Critique of Positive Psychology.

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Louise

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