Rod L. Evans is an American philosopher, author, and lecturer who writes and speaks on ethics, religion, political philosophy, and English usage.

Evans graduated from Old Dominion University and received a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Virginia. He is currently Lecturer of Philosophy at Old Dominion University.Stevens, Heidi (June 25, 2011). "Had any trouble with your meat hand lately?: Author shares the skinny on 'satyriasis,' 'hypergamy' and other puzzling terms", Chicago Tribune, p. 16.

He has published seventeen books, including books about political philosophy, religion, lexicography, English usage, and recreational linguistics.

Publications Alcohol and Drugs Fundamentalism: Hazards and Heartbreaks Drug Legalization: For and Against The Right Words The Quotable Conservative The Gilded TongueBusch, Jim (November 26, 2006). "'Gilded Tongue' will have you speaking archaically", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, p. n/a. The Artful Nuance: A Refined Guide to Imperfectly Understood Words in the English LanguageRuehlmann, Bill (May 3, 2009). "A funny (or is that witty?) take on English", The Virginian-Pilot, p. E7. Thingamajigs and Whatchamacallits Tyrannosaurus Lex: The Marvelous Book of...Wordplay

See also American philosophy List of American philosophers

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