Philosophies

Philosophies is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal promoting re-integration of diverse forms of philosophical reflection and scientific research on fundamental issues in science, technology and culture, published bimonthly online by MDPI. The International Society for the Study of Information (IS4SI) is affiliated with Philosophies and their members receive a discount on the article processing charge. 
  • Open Access— free for readers, with article processing charges (APC) paid by authors or their institutions.
  • High Visibility: indexed within ScopusESCI (Web of Science), PhilPapers, and other databases.
  • Journal Rank: JCR - Q2 (History and Philosophy Of Science) / CiteScore - Q1 (Philosophy)
  • Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 36.3 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 10.6 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the first half of 2025).
  • Recognition of Reviewers: reviewers who provide timely, thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers entitling them to a discount on the APC of their next publication in any MDPI journal, in appreciation of the work done.
Impact Factor: 0.7 (2024)
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Topic in Arts, Genealogy, Histories, Philosophies, Religions
Reimagining Totemism: Mystical Experience, Life Values, and Contemporary Art Practices Topic Editors: Zhilong Yan, Lidija Stojanović, Aixin Zhang
Deadline: 31 October 2026
Special Issue in Philosophies
The Logical Linguistic Legacy of Montague Grammar Guest Editor: Glyn Morrill
Deadline: 1 November 2025
Special Issue in Philosophies
Aristotelian Ethics Guest Editor: Shane D. Drefcinski
Deadline: 10 November 2025
Special Issue in Philosophies
Critical Phenomenologies of Illness and Normality Guest Editors: Gail Weiss, Lisa Käll
Deadline: 1 December 2025
Special Issue in Philosophies
The First International Online Conference Special Issue of the Journal Philosophies: “Intelligent Inquiry into Intelligence” Contributing to the 2025 IS4SI Summit Guest Editors: Marcin J. Schroeder, Gordana Dodig-Crnkovic
Deadline: 15 December 2025
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