NEWARK, Del. — Feb. 3, 2017 — The American Philosophical Association
and Cambridge University Press are pleased to announce that the Journal of the American Philosophical Association
has been selected as the winner of the 2017 PROSE Award for the Best
New Journal in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The PROSE Awards
annually recognize the very best in professional and scholarly
publishing by bringing attention to distinguished books, journals, and
electronic content in 53 categories.
The Journal of the American Philosophical Association is a
general philosophy journal launched in March 2015 and is published as a
partnership between the APA and Cambridge University Press (CUP). The
Journal, edited by Professor John Heil of Washington University in St.
Louis, publishes ground-breaking papers on diverse topics from
early-career philosophers as well as established philosophers. The
Journal of the APA is committed to providing authors with quick
turnaround and timely publication of accepted papers. Upon the
announcement of the PROSE Award, Heil said,
The editorial team comprises philosophers with a shared vision
for a journal of the highest standards that encompasses serious
philosophy in all its amazing diversity. Our continuing goal is to
publish work that benefits philosophy, philosophers, and, by extension,
the world at large. We are most gratified that our efforts are being
recognized with this prestigious PROSE Award.
About the APA
Founded in 1900, the American Philosophical Association promotes the
discipline and profession of philosophy, both within the academy and in
the public arena. The APA supports the professional development of
philosophers at all levels and works to foster greater understanding and
appreciation of the value of philosophical inquiry.
About CUP
Cambridge University Press is part of the University of Cambridge. It
furthers the University's mission by disseminating knowledge in the
pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international
levels of excellence. Its extensive peer-reviewed publishing lists
comprise 50,000 titles covering academic research and professional
development, as well as school-level education and English language
teaching.