The Philosophical Quarterly Journal Citation Rate 2026
0031-8094
eISSN 1467-9213
Oxford University Press
GB
Q3 Quartile
About The Philosophical Quarterly
The Philosophical Quarterly (PQ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Classical Philosophy and Thought and Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0031-8094 (e-ISSN 1467-9213). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.37 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3547 USD).
The Philosophical Quarterly Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Philosophical Quarterly has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.37, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Classical Philosophy and Thought research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
The Philosophical Quarterly operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Philosophical Quarterly should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare The Philosophical Quarterly against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Philosophical Quarterly
- Budget $3547 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Classical Philosophy and Thought, Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics, Philosophical Ethics and Theory. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How The Philosophical Quarterly Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0031-8094 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1467-9213 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3547 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Philosophical Quarterly is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3547.
In our subject taxonomy, The Philosophical Quarterly is classified under Classical Philosophy and Thought, Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics, Philosophical Ethics and Theory and Philosophy and Theoretical Science.
The Philosophical Quarterly is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.368.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.368 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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