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Comparative Philosophy

Center for Comparative Philosophy & University Library at San Jose State University · United States · Est. 2008

eISSN2151-6014
✓ WOS ESCI✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
62
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ WoS ESCI56
✓ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total62
Impact Factor & Quartile · Web of Science (JCR)

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H-Indexi
11
Total Worksi
321
Total Citationsi
703
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.23
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Aims & Scope

Comparative Philosophy is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the advancement of comparative philosophy. It publishes scholarly articles, book reviews, and special issues that explore philosophical traditions from around the world, engaging in dialogue across different cultural and historical contexts. The journal aims to foster a global community of philosophers and to make comparative philosophy accessible to a wider audience.

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2008
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications321
Publisher OrgCenter for Comparative Philosophy & University Library at San Jose State University
OA Since2012
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewAnonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicensePublisher's own license
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

8/12 · 67%
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Do you know the journal / publisher?
Center for Comparative Philosophy & University Library at San Jose State University
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2151-6014
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Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, DOAJ
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Peer review process documented?
Anonymous peer review
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
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Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
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Primary language documented?
English

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Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Philosophy

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Chinese history and philosophyEngineering and Material Science ResearchIndian and Buddhist StudiesDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEnvironmental Policies and EmissionsPolitical Philosophy and EthicsPhilosophical Ethics and TheoryPhenomenology and Existential PhilosophyClassical Philosophy and ThoughtMedieval and Classical Philosophy

Frequently asked questions about Comparative Philosophy

Is Comparative Philosophy a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Comparative Philosophy: it is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 62/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Comparative Philosophy?

Comparative Philosophy is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.23.

Is Comparative Philosophy indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Comparative Philosophy is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of Comparative Philosophy?

Comparative Philosophy is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the advancement of comparative philosophy. It publishes scholarly articles, book reviews, and special issues that explore philosophical traditions from around the world, engaging in dialogue across different cultural and historical contexts. The journal aims to foster a global community of philosophers and to make comparative philosophy accessible to a wider audience.

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