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Peer reviewed only Open Access

Philosophy & Social Criticism (PSC)

Publisher : Sage Publishing
History and Philosophy of Science social and political thought critical theory
e-ISSN 1461-734X
p-ISSN 0191-4537
Issue Frequency Monthly
Impact Factor 0.7
Est. Year 1973
Mobile 4402073248500
Language English
APC YES
Email PSC@bc.edu

Journal Descriptions

Philosophy & Social Criticism is a distinguished peer‑reviewed international academic journal that serves as a leading forum for theoretical scholarship in social and political philosophy. Founded in 1973, the journal publishes original research articles, critical essays, and rigorous reviews that engage with key issues at the intersection of philosophy and society. It prioritizes work that combines philosophical depth with social and cultural critique, drawing heavily from continental philosophical traditions while also incorporating analytic and interdisciplinary approaches. The journal’s scope includes critical social theory, ethics, political philosophy, hermeneutics, socio‑economic thought, critique of science, legal philosophy, and cultural analysis. Its published work is known for challenging prevailing assumptions, examining structures of power and ideology, and exploring normative questions about justice, democracy, reason, and social transformation. Philosophy & Social Criticism has featured contributions from renowned theorists and has played a central role in shaping debates in contemporary continental thought. It is indexed in major academic databases and is recognized for maintaining high editorial standards and fostering deep interdisciplinary dialogue among philosophers and social theorists worldwide.

Philosophy & Social Criticism (PSC) is :-

  • International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, History and Philosophy of Science, social and political thought, critical theory, continental philosophy, ethics, social critique , Online or Print , Monthly Journal

  • UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0191-4537, E-ISSN: 1461-734X, Established: 1973, Impact Factor: 0.7
  • Does Not Provide Crossref DOI
  • Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE

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