David John Farmer

Who is David John Farmer?

David John Farmer is a professor of philosophy and public affairs in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is best known for his publications on governance policy and administration – especially on macro public administration and public policy. He has also published on the philosophy and foundations of economics and on the metaphysics of time. Conceptual approaches analyzed in his writings include post-traditionalism, thinking as play, justice as seeking, practice as art, reflexive language, imaginization, anti-administration, deterritorialization, and epistemic pluralism.

The contents of some of the books are indicated under their titles – To Kill the King, The Language of Public Administration, Public Administration in Perspective, and Crime Control. The reference section lists these works by Farmer. Dr. Farmer has also contributed to the fields of governance policy and administration through many book chapters and articles.