Average time to decision: under 50 days. Average acceptance rate: circa 7%.
The BJHP publishes articles and reviews on the history of philosophy from the ancient world to the end of the twentieth century. The journal is designed to foster understanding of the history of philosophy through studying the writings of past philosophers in their context and with sensitivity to issues of both philosophical argumentation and historical development.
Although focusing on the recognized classics, a feature of the journal is to give attention to less major figures and to influences and relationships that are often overlooked. Articles cover the history of Western philosophy, although articles that explore connections to other traditions are also encouraged.
Editorial Office: Dr Alix Cohen and Dr Sacha Golob, Co-Editors. Email: [email protected]
Books for review should be sent to the Editorial Office, addressed ‘Book Reviews Editor, BJHP’. Email: [email protected]
"The British Journal for the History of Philosophy has established itself in a few short years as one of the premier publications in the history of philosophy. In it you can count on finding essays that are informed, original, and up to the highest scholarly standards. It is as good as they come."
Daniel Garber, Princeton University
"The British Journal for the History of Philosophy takes the history of philosophy seriously, showing us why we likewise should take it seriously by showing us that issues of fundamental philosophical interest in the past are not confined to those that are the focus of current concerns. It keeps open the history of philosophy as a fruitful dimension of philosophical thinking, offering a non-parochial sense of philosophical perspective."
Stephen Gaukroger, University of Sydney
Peer Review Policy:
All research articles and discussions published in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and double-anonymized refereeing. The referees are always recognised world experts in the area of the topic. All articles and discussions require at least two positive reports before publication. The current acceptance rate is around 8%.
Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.
Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.
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