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Should I use Philosophy Now?
A magazine of ideas - philosophynow.org
· 1 month ago
Buy it if you want accessible, independent philosophy writing in print and digital for $42 a year. Skip it if you need peer-reviewed depth or frequent new issues.
Medium. Based on 40 public sources; the magazine's own pages and Reddit threads dominate, with thin third-party review volume.
$42/year
Print & Digital
medium
Print & Digital plan auto-renews at $42 — check cancellation terms before subscribing
low
Free online reading is capped; full issues require a subscription
low
App Store listing describes a completely new build; older app reviews may not reflect it
Value for money: 4/5
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$42/year
Starting price
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Reddit philosophy readers treat Philosophy Now as an accessible, well-liked entry point alongside denser academic journals.
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Free academic-depth reference when magazine articles feel light.
Free short interviews for casual philosophy listening.
Based on 40 public sources; the magazine's own pages and Reddit threads dominate, with thin third-party review volume.
$42/yr indie philosophy magazine for curious general readers; skip if you need academic depth.
Based on 40 public sources; the magazine's own pages and Reddit threads dominate, with thin third-party review volume.
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