Philosophical Papers

Aims & Scope

Philosophical Papers is an international, generalist journal of philosophy edited in South Africa Original Articles: Articles appearing in regular issues are original, high-quality, and stand-alone, and are written for the general professional philosopher.

Submissions are welcome in any area of philosophy and undergo a process of peer review based on initial editor screening and refereeing by (usually) two referees.

Special Issues: Topic-based special issues are comprised of both invited and submitted papers selected by guest editors.

Recent special issues have included 'Philosophy's Therapeutic Potential' (2014, editor Dylan Futter); 'Aging and the Elderly' (2012, editors Tom Martin and Samantha Vice); 'The Problem of the Criterion' (2011, editor Mark Nelson); 'Retributive Emotions' (2010, editor Lucy Allais); ‘Rape and its Meaning/s’ (2009, editor Louise du Toit).

Calls for papers for upcoming special issues can be found here.

Ideas for future special issues are welcome.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	0.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.342

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	27

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15351

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	46

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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.

• Friendship and Belief

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Simon

• Stereotypes And Stereotyping: A Moral Analysis

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Lawrence

• MANY-ONE IDENTITY

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Donald L.M.

• TROUBLES FOR NEW WAVE MORAL SEMANTICS: THE ‘OPEN QUESTION ARGUMENT’ REVIVED

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Terence, Mark

• Family History

  Citation: 81

  Authors: J. David

• STATEMENTS PARTLY ABOUT OBSERVATION

  Citation: 76

  Authors: David

• Cosmopsychism: A Holistic Approach to the Metaphysics of Experience

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Itay

• Hostile Scaffolding

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Ryan, David

• Epistemic Agency Under Oppression

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Gaile

• The Communal Basis for Moral Dignity: An African Perspective

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Polycarp A.

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