Philosophia Mathematica

Aims & Scope

Philosophia Mathematica is the only journal in the world devoted specifically to philosophy of mathematics.

The journal publishes peer-reviewed new work in philosophy of mathematics, the application of mathematics, and computing.

In addition to main articles, sometimes grouped on a single theme, there are shorter discussion notes, letters, and book reviews.

The journal is published online-only, with three issues published per year.

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

• Why Do We Prove Theorems?

  Citation: 229

  Authors: YEHUDA

• The Explanatory Power of Phase Spaces

  Citation: 83

  Authors: A., M.

• The Derivation-Indicator View of Mathematical Practice

  Citation: 81

  Authors: J.

• The Identity Problem for Realist Structuralism

  Citation: 80

  Authors: J.

• A Critique of a Formalist-Mechanist Version of the Justification of Arguments in Mathematicians' Proof Practices

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Y.

• Beauty Is Not Simplicity: An Analysis of Mathematicians' Proof Appraisals

  Citation: 67

  Authors: M., A.

• Criteria of Identity and Structuralist Ontology

  Citation: 66

  Authors: H., J.

• Does Category Theory Provide a Framework for Mathematical Structuralism?†

  Citation: 66

  Authors: GEOFFREY

• Identity, Indiscernibility, and ante rem Structuralism: The Tale of i and -i

  Citation: 63

  Authors: S.

• An Answer to Hellman's Question: ‘Does Category Theory Provide a Framework for Mathematical Structuralism?’†

  Citation: 62

  Authors: STEVE