Journal of the History of Philosophy
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Aims and Scope
The Journal of the History of Philosophy is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal. It was established in 1963 after the Eastern Division of the American Philosophical Association passed a motion to this effect in 1957. The journal is published by the Johns Hopkins University Press and covers the history of Western philosophy. Time periods covered include everything from the ancient period to modern developments in the study of philosophy. The editor-in-chief is Deborah Boyle (College of Charleston). Less
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- PublisherJOHNS HOPKINS UNIV PRESS
- LanguageMulti-Language
- FrequencyQuarterly
- LanguageMulti-Language
- FrequencyQuarterly
- Publication Start Year1963
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FAQs
Since when has Journal of the History of Philosophy been publishing? 
The Journal of the History of Philosophy has been publishing since 1963 till date.
How frequently is the Journal of the History of Philosophy published?
Journal of the History of Philosophy is published Quarterly.
What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of Journal of the History of Philosophy?
Journal of the History of Philosophy has a H-index score of 27, Citescore of 1, SNIP score of 1.73, & SJR of Q1
Who is the publisher of Journal of the History of Philosophy?
The publisher of Journal of the History of Philosophy is JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV PRESS.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of Journal of the History of Philosophy?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of Journal of the History of Philosophy?
The eISSN number is 1538-4586 and pISSN number is 0022-5053 for Journal of the History of Philosophy.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Psychology, Ancient philosophy, Political philosophy, Imagination, Natural philosophy, Political corruption, Set theory, Problem of evil.
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