John Martin Fischer is a distinguished professor of philosophy at the University of California, Riverside, recognized for his work on free will, moral responsibility, and life and death. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, joining an elite group of scholars. Fischer is also a University Professor, a title reserved for the highest-ranking scholars in the University of California system.

Fischer's research addresses fundamental philosophical questions, and he has authored several influential books, including The Metaphysics of Free Will and Responsibility and Control. He leads "The Immortality Project," exploring philosophical issues related to life and death.