McDermott, John J. (John Joseph), 1932-2018 (Personal Name)
His A cultural introduction to philosophy, 1984- : v. 1, CIP t.p. (John J. McDermott) pref. (Texas A&M U.) data sheet (b. 1/5/32)
Phone call to author, 6/28/84 (John Joseph McDermott)
Wikipedia, viewed October 10, 2018 (John Joseph McDermott; born January 5, 1932; died September 30, 2018; American philosopher and professor at Texas A&M University; grew up in New York City; received a Ph.D. from Fordham University; focus of McDermott's work is the connection between American philosophy and culture)