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The British Journal for the History of Philosophy

A project of British Society for the History of Philosophy

About

The BJHP publishes articles and reviews on the history of philosophy from the ancient world to the end of the twentieth century. The journal is designed to foster understanding of the history of philosophy through studying the writings of past philosophers in their context and with sensitivity to issues of both philosophical argumentation and historical development. Although focusing on the recognized classics, a feature of the journal is to give attention to less major figures and to influences and relationships that are often overlooked. Articles cover the history of Western philosophy, although articles that explore connections to other traditions are also encouraged.

Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom
Established in 1993

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published 6 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication
Published 6 x per year

AI Policy

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

Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Article: Up to 10,000 words.
Essay: Up to 5,000 words.

Styles:

Academic.

Topics:

History: Topical history, See guidelines.
Philosophy: 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: 28 Jun 2026

For scholarly publications, we check their guidelines for changes twice a year, and we audit the listing once a year.

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