James Scott Johnston

James Scott Johnston is Jointly Appointed Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education and Department of Philosophy at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Specializations include philosophy of education, Kantian ethics, political philosophy, and American pragmatism—notably John Dewey’s works.

Research encompasses historical analyses of educational philosophy, meta-educational critiques of politicization, and examinations of German idealism’s influence. Publications demonstrate consistent engagement with Deweyan pragmatism, Hegelian dialectics, and ethical frameworks in pedagogy.