Aims & Scope

In continuous publication since 1892, the Philosophical Review has a long-standing reputation for excellence and has published many papers now considered classics in the field, such as W.

V.

O.

Quine's “Two Dogmas of Empiricism,” Thomas Nagel's “What Is It Like to Be a Bat?,” and the early work of John Rawls.

The journal aims to publish original scholarly work in all areas of analytic philosophy, with an emphasis on material of general interest to academic philosophers, and is one of the few journals in the discipline to publish book reviews.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 2.8
2024 2.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 1.771

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q1

h-index

Year Value
2024 70

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 1780

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 78

Impact Factor Trend


Abstracting & Indexing

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


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, 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.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
2.8
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
1.771
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q1
First Published: 2024

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