John Austin - Definition and Overview

There have been several notable people named John Austin:

• A philosopher of language; see J. L. Austin (1911 - 1960)
• An 18th century legal and political theorist who wrote 'An Essay on Sovereignty', considered the standard for discussions about sovereignty; see John Austin (legal philosophy)
• A warrant officer in the United States Navy; see John Arnold Austin (1905 - 1941)
• A British politician; see John Austin (politician)
• A 19th century Texan who helped lead the Battle of Velasco
• An American songwriter; see John Austin (songwriter)