معرفی
John E. MacKinnon serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Saint Mary's University's Faculty of Arts, maintaining an active research profile with office MN532 and email john.mackinnon@smu.ca.
His academic credentials include:
- B.A. (Hons.) from McGill University
- M.A. from University of Toronto
- M.Phil. from University of Exeter
- Ph.D. from University of Cambridge
Professor MacKinnon's research centers on Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art, Literature, and Film, with significant contributions to Ancient Philosophy (Aristotle) and Modern Philosophy (Kant). His scholarship consistently examines ethical dimensions in cultural works, particularly through literary and cinematic analysis of authors like Catherine Bush and Warren Zevon.
Publication trends reveal sustained exploration of narrative ethics and trauma since 2001, evolving toward interdisciplinary applications in sport and music philosophy by 2023. His recent editorial work on Warren Zevon and analysis of kinetic experience in sport demonstrate expanding methodological scope while maintaining core aesthetic inquiry.
