Philosophy Compass

Edited by:
Brian Weatherson

Unique in both range and approach, Philosophy Compass is an online-only journal publishing peer-reviewed survey articles of the most important research from and current thinking from across the entire discipline. In an age of hyper-specialization, Philosophy Compass provides an ideal starting point for the non-specialist, offering pointers for researchers, teachers and students alike, to help them find and interpret the best research in the field.

Articles in Philosophy Compass are published under the following sections:
Aesthetics | Continental | Epistemology | Ethics | History of Philosophy | Logic & Language | Metaphysics | Mind & Cognitive Science | Naturalistic Philosophy | Philosophy of Science | Philosophy of Religion | Legal & Political Philosophy

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TopHighlights

A Field Guide to Social Construction
Ron Mallon

Substance, Attribute, and Mode in Spinoza
Martin Lin

Mental Causation
Karen Bennett

The Paradox of Confirmation
Brandon Fitelson

Truthmakers
Gonzalo Rodriguez-Pereyra

Foundational Issues in Presupposition
Mandy Simons

Judicial Review
W.J. Waluchow

TopEndorsements

The Philosophy Compass engineers a new and interesting way of disseminating research in the field. Anyone who's interested in philosophy, from professors to undergraduate students and ordinary folks, should review the Philosophy Compass as often as they are on the internet.
Joe Ulatowski, Weber State University

I find the purpose of Philosophy Compass compelling. There is a need for contextualizing discussion in the field, not only for newcomers to specialized debates who need to find their bearings, but for all of us so we can keep in mind the point and significance of these debates as we craft our contributions. R Berry, Georgia Institute of Technolog

I have enjoyed your articles and have already recommended this to my peers and colleagues…I think the breadth of topics covered is one of your greatest assets. I was amazed by how many different areas were covered in a relatively brief period of time.
M Sheehan, Creighton University

Philosophy Compass provides an excellent forum for academics and students alike to get to grips with the conceptual terrain in any given area and points to ways forward for future debate.
Matthew Kieran, University of Leeds

I think Philosophy Compass has the potential to be the leading web resource for philosophy.
S Kirchin, University of Ken

Philosophy Compass offers some refreshing views on many relevant philosophical topics.
L Baptista, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Philosophy Compass is a wonderful resource…I suspect it will become a leading source for scholarship and a leading resource for student learning.
E Lorkovic, Grant MacEwan College

I like the concept of being able to read an article that brings me up to date on some piece of the field I don't know. I've found the Philosophy Compass articles to be very useful surveys and idea pumps, and I'd consider using them in teaching.
C A Sula, CUNY Graduate Center