Philosophies Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) · Switzerland · Est. 2015
ISSN 2409-9287 eISSN 2409-9287
SJR Q2 ✓ WOS ESCI ✓ Scopus / SJR ✓ DOAJ ✓ Open Access
Score Breakdown
✓ WoS ESCI +10
✓ Scopus Q2 +18
✓ DOAJ Verified +15
Total 43
✦ Inferred from recent articles Philosophies publishes articles that explore fundamental questions across various domains of thought. Recent contributions examine the nature of language and semantics, the philosophical underpinnings of bioethics and biotechnology, and the historical development of philosophical ideas in figures like Hobbes and Spinoza. The journal also features discussions on the philosophy of time, consciousness, free will, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and technological advancements.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
6
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
Country / Region Switzerland
Primary Language English
1st Year Published 2015
Annual Volume ~ 150 articles / year
Status Active (last: 2026)
Total Publications 956
Publisher Org Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
OA Since 2015
Peer Review Single-blind
Review Time ~6 weeks
Acceptance Rate —
OA License CC BY
OA Rate —
COPE Member ✗ No
OASPA Member ✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists ✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection ✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Swiss National Library CLOCKSS
✅ Do you know the journal / publisher?
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
✅ Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅ Is the ISSN verified?
2409-9287 / 2409-9287
✅ Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
✅ Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
❌ Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌ APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
✅ Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
✅ Long-term digital preservation?
Swiss National Library, CLOCKSS
✅ Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅ Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅ Primary language documented?
English
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
History and Philosophy of Science Q2
Philosophy Q2
Web of Science Categories
History & Philosophy Of Science Philosophy
Scopus Categories
Philosophy History and Philosophy of Science
Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref