Monte Ransome Johnson

Philosophy Department, University of California, San Diego

My research and teaching focuses on Greek philosophy, especially Democritus and Aristotle, and their influence on modern philosophy and science.

I am particularly interested in the development of the scientific method, and its application to cosmology, anthropology, and political science.

I am current working with D.S. Hutchinson of the University of Toronto, on a reconstruction of a lost work of Aristotle: the Protrepticus (Exhortation to Philosophy).

Videos

Aristotle on the Purpose of Life

Aristotle on the Purpose of Life

Monte Ransome Johnson Critical Thinking
Epicurus’ Cure for Unhappiness

Epicurus’ Cure for Unhappiness

Monte Ransome Johnson Critical Thinking