Comp Info

Founded in 1991 and distributed to over a thousand universities and libraries throughout the world, the Harvard Review of Philosophy is one of two professional journals of philosophy in the nation entirely run and edited by undergraduate students, and remains the only publication of its kind to be published in print annually. The Review is also the largest extracurricular community of young philosophers on Harvard's campus, bringing together philosophically-minded undergraduates of various concentrations for conversations, lectures, and social opportunities.

Members of the Review have the rare and unparalleled opportunity to work with eminent philosophers and intellectuals throughout the publication process. Our issues have included work by or interviews with many leading figures in contemporary philosophy, including Derek Parfit, Sir Karl Popper, Martha Nussbaum, W. V. Quine, Cornel West, John Rawls, Noam Chomsky, Peter Singer, Slavoj Žižek, Hilary Putnam, and Bernard Williams.

Comping HRP

We pride ourselves on having an inclusive and accessible comp process — we do not cut compers or require auditions/samples. All Harvard undergraduates are encouraged to comp the Review regardless of background; prior philosophical experience is great, but ambition and interest are just as good, if not better.

We host two comps, one during the fall and one during the spring. Each comp has slightly different requirements, as fits with our publishing schedule.

Please contact editors@harvardphilosophy.com for more information.