What are the top philosophy and history of science journals in 2026?

The top Philosophy and History of Science journals in 2026 are ranked by OpenAlex Citation Rate on this page. The ranked list above shows the highest-IF philosophy and history of science publications currently in our catalog, with publisher, ISSN, and open-access status for each.

Top 10 Philosophy and History of Science Journals (2026 Ranking)

Q: How do I search journal of philosophy and history of science citation rate by ISSN?

Use the JournalsHub ISSN Checker — paste the 8-digit ISSN of any philosophy and history of science journal and you get the latest OpenAlex Citation Rate, CiteScore, SJR, quartile, and indexing status (Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science, UGC CARE) in one panel.

Q: Are there open access philosophy and history of science journals with high citation rate?

Yes. Several Philosophy and History of Science journals are both open access and high impact — they are flagged with a green 'Open Access' badge in the ranked list. Examples in life sciences include eLife, PLOS Biology, and Nature Communications. Filter our catalog by OA + Philosophy and History of Science for the full list.

Q: How is the philosophy and history of science journal ranking on this page determined?

The ranking is by latest OpenAlex, Scopus and DOAJ Citation Rate for journals tagged with Philosophy and History of Science as a primary research area. Where multiple sub-disciplines apply, the journal is grouped under the broadest matching tag. We refresh the OpenAlex data annually upon each data refresh.

Explore the leading academic journals in Philosophy and History of Science. This list features high-impact publications ranked by their latest metrics, APC fees, and indexing status.

Highest Citation Rate Philosophy and History of Science Journal 2026

The highest citation rate philosophy and history of science journal currently in our catalog is Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, with a 2026 OpenAlex Citation Rate of 1.43, published by Wiley. The ranked list below shows the full philosophy and history of science journal ranking by Citation Rate.

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Ranked List: Top Philosophy and History of Science Publications

Philosophy and Phenomenological Research

Wiley · ISSN: 0031-8205

CR: 1.43

Philosophical Studies

Springer Science+Business Media · ISSN: 0031-8116

CR: 1.42

Synthese

Springer Science+Business Media · ISSN: 0039-7857

CR: 1.34

Analysis

Oxford University Press · ISSN: 0003-2638

CR: 0.73

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Oxford University Press

0003-2638 IF 0.73

Philosophical Studies

Springer Science+Business Media

0031-8116 IF 1.42

Philosophy and Phenomenological Research

Wiley

0031-8205 IF 1.43

Synthese

Springer Science+Business Media

0039-7857 IF 1.34

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Philosophy and History of Science Journals — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest citation rate philosophy and history of science journal in 2026?

The top-ranked philosophy and history of science journal on this page is the highest-impact-factor publication in our catalog for this field, sourced from our latest data refresh. Compare it with the rest of the ranked list above to see how citation rates distribute across this discipline.

How do I search journal of philosophy and history of science citation rate?

Use the ISSN Checker to look up any philosophy and history of science journal by ISSN — you get the latest OpenAlex Citation Rate, CiteScore, quartile, indexing badges, and OA status in one view. Or browse the ranked list above directly.

Are there open access philosophy and history of science journals with high citation rate?

Yes — philosophy and history of science titles flagged with the green Open Access badge above are both peer-reviewed and freely readable. Several are also DOAJ-listed and Scopus-indexed.

What does philosophy and history of science journal ranking mean?

The philosophy and history of science journal ranking on this page is by OpenAlex Citation Rate — the average citation count for articles published in the prior two years. Other ranking systems (CiteScore, SJR, OpenAlex Quartiles) apply different windows and weightings. Read what journal citation rate means »

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