John P. Anton

John P. Anton (November 2, 1920 – December 10, 2014) was an American philosopher who held the position of Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Greek Philosophy and Culture at the University of South Florida. His academic affiliations and honors included being a Corresponding Member of the Academy of Athens, an Honorary Member of the Parnassos Literary Society and Phi Beta Kappa, and a member of the Florida Philosophical Association. He was recognized with four Honorary Doctorates from the University of Athens, the University of Patras, the University of Ioannina, and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Anton's scholarly work focused on several key areas: classical Greek philosophy, the History of Philosophy, American Philosophy, the Philosophy of Art, and Metaphysics. He pursued his higher education at Columbia University, where he earned his B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. in Philosophy, with John Herman Randall Jr. being one of his influential mentors. In 1973, Anton was among the notable figures who signed the Humanist Manifesto II, indicating his engagement with progressive philosophical thought.