Biology & Philosophy aims to publish the best original work in philosophy of biology, broadly understood to span conceptual, theoretical, and methodological issues in the biological sciences. It is aimed at a broad readership across the sciences and humanities, and welcomes submissions from authors in these disciplines. Most of the articles we publish are standard research articles of 10,000 words or fewer. Occasionally, Biology & Philosophy will publish target articles (along with commentaries), review essays, and area reviews. We will also consider publishing special issues. If you are interested in contributing any format beyond a standard research article, please contact the Editor-in-Chief.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Agricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)Q1
History and Philosophy of ScienceQ1
PhilosophyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
History & Philosophy Of Science
Scopus Categories
PhilosophyAgricultural and Biological Sciences (miscellaneous)History and Philosophy of Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Philosophy and History of ScienceEvolutionary Game Theory and CooperationEvolution and Genetic DynamicsEvolution and Science EducationOrigins and Evolution of LifeLanguage and cultural evolutionPsychology of Moral and Emotional JudgmentGene Regulatory Network AnalysisPlant and animal studiesEvolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior