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Journal of the Philosophy of Sport

A project of International Association for the Philosophy of Sport

About

Journal of the Philosophy of Sport is the Thomson Reuters listed journal of the International Association for the Philosophy of Sport. The JPS provides a forum for discussion of philosophical issues - metaphysical, ethical, epistemological, aesthetic, or otherwise - arising in sport, games, play, dance, embodiment, and other motor-related activities. Published for over 50 years, the JPS is the leading journal within the discipline of philosophy of sport

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Country of Publication & Year Established

International
Established in 1974

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published 3 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication
Published 3 x per year

AI Policy

AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details)

Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Review: 1,500 - 2,500 words.
Article: 3,000 - 7,000 words.

Styles:

Academic, Critical.

Topics:

Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.
Philosophy: See guidelines.
Sports/Recreation: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 16 Jun 2026

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