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About the Philosophical Studies format

Philosophical Studies is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Philosophy and Theoretical Science, Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics, Philosophy and History of Science.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Philosophical Studies 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inPhilosophy and Theoretical Science Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics Philosophy and History of Science Philosophical Ethics and Theory Free Will and Agency
ISSN0031-8116
Citation impact (2-yr)1.71
h-index156
i10-index2,877
Total citations164,650
Article processing charge$2,890
Top institutions publishing hereRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Philosophical Studies per year

160
2014
184
2015
229
2016
173
2017
197
2018
181
2019
183
2020
169
2021
141
2022
178
2023
179
2024
180
2025

Citation impact of Philosophical Studies by publication year

5.5K
2014
6.1K
2015
5.1K
2016
4.1K
2017
4.3K
2018
3K
2019
2.3K
2020
1.9K
2021
873
2022
1.1K
2023
536
2024
210
2025

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Philosophical Studies template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Philosophical Studies format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Philosophical Studies template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Philosophical Studies use?
Philosophical Studies uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Philosophical Studies 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Philosophical Studies?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Philosophical Studies document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Philosophical Studies template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Philosophical Studies format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Philosophical Studies?
Philosophical Studies is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Philosophical Studies template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Philosophical Studies PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Philosophical Studies template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Philosophical Studies template cost?
You can start writing in the Philosophical Studies template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Philosophical Studies PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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