David K. Johnson - sylwetka autora

Dr. David Kyle Johnson is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He obtained both his master's and doctoral degrees in philosophy from the University of Oklahoma, where he was the recipient of the esteemed Kenneth Merrill Graduate Teaching Award. In 2011, his efforts to make philosophy accessible to a broader audience were recognized by the American Philosophical Association’s committee on public philosophy, which honored him with an award.

Professor Johnson offers a variety of courses, including metaphysics, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, and logic, alongside classes in critical thinking and scientific reasoning. His scholarly contributions encompass a range of topics such as human freedom, natural evil, the multiverse, and the existence of souls, with his works appearing in journals including Religious Studies, Sophia, Philo, Philosophy and Literature, and Think. Additionally, he contributes to Psychology Today through two blogs.

Beyond academic writing, Professor Johnson is prolific in exploring the intersection of pop culture and philosophy. His book, "Inception and Philosophy: Because It’s Never Just a Dream," led to an authors@Google presentation that has garnered over 500,000 views on YouTube. His extensive array of articles delves into philosophical themes within popular culture, examining connections with icons and narratives such as The Hobbit, Doctor Who, Batman, South Park, Johnny Cash, Quentin Tarantino, and the cultural phenomenon of Christmas.