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Robert N. Johnson is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Missouri-Columbia since 1993. His research focuses on normative ethics, meta-ethics, and Kantian ethics, with notable contributions to debates on moral philosophy, self-improvement, and virtue ethics. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (1993), an M.A. and B.S. from the University of Oregon (1986 and 1984), and graduated from Roseburg High School in 1976.
Johnson’s work critically examines Kantian ethics, exploring themes like moral duty, self-improvement, and the relationship between virtue and right action. He has authored influential books, including Self-Improvement: An Essay in Kantian Ethics (2011), and co-edited volumes such as Passions and Projections: Themes from the Philosophy of Simon Blackburn (2015). His research integrates historical analysis with contemporary ethical theory, addressing foundational questions in moral psychology and practical reason.
Johnson’s academic contributions span articles in journals like Philosophical Quarterly, Philosophical Studies, and Ethics, as well as entries in encyclopedias like the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. His writing challenges traditional virtue ethics frameworks, emphasizing the role of Kantian principles in resolving tensions between moral duty and human imperfection.
