The journal publishes articles and book reviews covering the entire range and history of Western philosophical thought.

The journal is not committed to any particular school of philosophy and contributions variously employ analytical, phenomenological, Thomistic, historical, and other methods.

Pieces on medieval thought are well represented as well, as are essays in the philosophy of religion and philosophical theology.

Every fourth issue of the journal is devoted to a philosopher, Catholic or not, who has exercised a significant influence on Western philosophy.

Recent special issues have been devoted to Max Scheler, Johannes Scotus Eriugena, Gabriel Marcel, Peter Abelard, and Edith Stein.