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Questions about Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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Who launched the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy and when?

James Fieser launched the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy in 1995. He operated this project through a non-profit organization from its very beginning.

What are the current general editors of the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy since 1999?

The current general editors are philosophers James Fieser and Bradley Dowden since 1999. They supervise thirty subject-area editors who help recruit authors and referees.

When did the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy undergo a complete redesign to WordPress?

The entire website underwent a complete redesign in 2009. This transition moved the platform to the open-source content management system WordPress.

How many unique viewers does the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy receive during any twelve month period?

During any twelve month period, it receives 8.2 million unique viewers. Similarweb analytics data confirms these usage statistics from September 2017.

Which organizations have endorsed the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy as a reliable resource?

The American Library Association included the IEP in its listing of Best Free Reference Sites. The Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations listed it as an online philosophy resource.