Journal of Value Inquiry

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Value Inquiry is an international, peer-reviewed, philosophical quarterly, founded in 1967 by James Wilbur, devoted to stimulating and communicating research in the study of value.

The essays published in the journal chiefly concern moral philosophy, political philosophy, and aesthetics.

We also feature articles considering issues in social and legal theory or practice and the history of ethics.

The Journal of Value Inquiry is a forum for presentation of the rich diversity of approaches available within these areas.

It is committed to openness, cosmopolitanism, and the sharing of insights about humanity.

Current priority areas include: feminist ethics, history of ethics, moral psychology, non-Western approaches to ethics, and virtue ethics.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	0.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.284

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	23

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17159

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	86

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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 Social Sciences, 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.

• The nature and value of rights

  Citation: 299

  Authors: Joel, Jan

• Human Genetic Enhancements: A Transhumanist Perspective

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Nick

• Recent Work on the Concept of Gratitude in Philosophy and Psychology

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Liz, Blaire, Kristján

• More on the MORE Life Experience Model: What We Have Learned (So Far)

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Judith, Susan, Nic M.

• Self-Forgiveness and Responsible Moral Agency

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Margaret R.

• Humility

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Nancy E.

• How to Blame People Responsibly

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Marilyn

• Poverty and Criminal Responsibility

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Victor

• The good of trees

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Robin

• “If You Tickle Us….”: How Corporations Can Be Moral Agents Without Being Persons

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Kendy M.

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