Philosophy and Literature

A project of Johns Hopkins University Press (see other related projects).

About

For nearly fifty years, Philosophy and Literature has explored the dialogue between literary and philosophical studies. Aspiring to make a significant contribution to the world of humane learning, the journal offers fresh and stimulating ideas in the aesthetics of literature, theory of criticism, philosophical interpretations of literature, and literary treatment of philosophy. Reaching beyond the boundaries suggested by its title, the journal also on occasion presents discussions of music, film, and other arts that further cultural and intercultural understanding. Philosophy and Literature features a lively assortment of full-length articles, shorter essays, review essays, Symposia (bringing together a set of articles on a particular topic or author), In Focus columns (presenting a small set of articles on a precisely defined issue), and on occasion, creative writing of a philosophical kind. Conceptual clarity, humane depth, and elegance of presentation remain central to the journal’s ideals.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1976

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 2 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 2 x per year

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Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Review: 800 - 1,200 words.
Article: 6,000 - 8,000 words.
Essay: 1,500 - 6,500 words.

Styles:

Academic, Mainstream.

Topics:

Humanities: See guidelines.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Philosophy: See guidelines.

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No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 11 Jun 2026

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