About Mark Johnson
Born 1949. Mark Johnson is an American philosopher.
Mark Leonard Johnson (born 24 May 1949) is an American philosopher who is Knight Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Oregon. He is known for contributions to embodied philosophy, cognitive science, and cognitive linguistics, some of which he has coauthored with George Lakoff, such as Metaphors We Live By. He has also published on philosophical topics such as John Dewey, Immanuel Kant, and ethics.
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Who is Mark Johnson?
American philosopher, born 1949
When was Mark Johnson born?
Mark Johnson was born on 24 May 1949 in Kansas City.
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Mark Johnson is a philosopher.
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Mark Johnson is American.
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