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Journal of the Americal Philosophical Association will be fully open access by January 2025
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  • ISSN: 2053-4477 (Print), 2053-4485 (Online)
  • Editor: Heather D. Battaly University of Connecticut, USA
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Appearing quarterly, the Journal of the American Philosophical Association provides a platform for original work in all areas of philosophy. The Journal aims to publish compelling papers written in a way that can be appreciated by philosophers of every persuasion and to review papers quickly and fairly, encouraging succinct, constructive reports. The Journal operates a triple anonymous review system. Papers are published online early via FirstView as soon as feasible after acceptance. The Journal is fully open access, and operates a policy that ensures no author faces a financial barrier to publication. Average time to first decision is 22 days, and the acceptance rate currently stands at 10%. The Journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

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  • 18 March 2026, Gregory Convertito
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