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Philosophy Compass Template

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About the Philosophy Compass format

Philosophy Compass is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Philosophy and Theoretical Science, Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics, Philosophy and History of Science.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Philosophy Compass 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inPhilosophy and Theoretical Science Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics Philosophy and History of Science Philosophical Ethics and Theory Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
ISSN1747-9991
Citation impact (2-yr)1.91
h-index90
i10-index818
Total citations41,392
Article processing charge$2,630
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Oxford
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Papers published in Philosophy Compass per year

103
2014
111
2015
103
2016
98
2017
98
2018
79
2019
84
2020
102
2021
96
2022
80
2023
79
2024
72
2025

Citation impact of Philosophy Compass by publication year

3.2K
2014
2.8K
2015
2.2K
2016
2.4K
2017
1.9K
2018
1.5K
2019
1.4K
2020
1.6K
2021
1.2K
2022
336
2023
286
2024
73
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Philosophy Compass

Ideal vs. Non‐ideal Theory: A Conceptual Map

Laura Valentini · 22 Aug 2012

Abstract This article provides a conceptual map of the debate on ideal and non‐ideal theory. It argues that this debate encompasses a number of different questions, which have not been kept sufficiently separate in the literature. In particular, the article distinguishes between the following three interpretations of the ‘ideal vs. non‐ideal theory’ contrast: (i) full…

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The Concept of Intersectionality in Feminist Theory

Anna Carastathis · 7 Apr 2014

Abstract In feminist theory, intersectionality has become the predominant way of conceptualizing the relation between systems of oppression which construct our multiple identities and our social locations in hierarchies of power and privilege. The aim of this essay is to clarify the origins of intersectionality as a metaphor, and its theorization as a provisional concept…

Realism in Normative Political Theory

Enzo Rossi, Matt Sleat · 1 Oct 2014

Abstract This paper provides a critical overview of the realist current in contemporary political philosophy. We define political realism on the basis of its attempt to give varying degrees of autonomy to politics as a sphere of human activity, in large part through its exploration of the sources of normativity appropriate for the political and…

Disagreement as Evidence: The Epistemology of Controversy

David Christensen · 23 Aug 2009

Abstract How much should your confidence in your beliefs be shaken when you learn that others – perhaps ‘epistemic peers’ who seem as well‐qualified as you are – hold beliefs contrary to yours? This article describes motivations that push different philosophers towards opposite answers to this question. It identifies a key theoretical principle that divides…

Dual‐Process and Dual‐System Theories of Reasoning

Keith Frankish · 1 Oct 2010

Abstract Dual‐process theories hold that there are two distinct processing modes available for many cognitive tasks: one (type 1) that is fast, automatic and non‐conscious, and another (type 2) that is slow, controlled and conscious. Typically, cognitive biases are attributed to type 1 processes, which are held to be heuristic or associative, and logical responses…

Philosophy Compass template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Philosophy Compass format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Philosophy Compass template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Philosophy Compass use?
Philosophy Compass uses Author–year (Chicago) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Philosophy Compass 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Philosophy Compass?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready Philosophy Compass 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 Philosophy Compass template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Philosophy Compass format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Philosophy Compass?
Philosophy Compass is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's Philosophy Compass template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Philosophy Compass PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Philosophy Compass template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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