Robert Charles ("Rob") Koons (/kuːnz/; born February 22, 1957) is an American philosopher.

He is a professor of philosophy at the University of Texas, noted for his contribution to metaphysics and philosophical logic.

He was named Claude R. Lambe fellow, Institute Humane Studies, 1986; recipient Gustave O. Arlt prize in humanities Council Graduate Schools, 1992; Richard Weaver fellow Intercollegiate Studies Institute, 1985, Danforth fellow, Danforth Foundation, 1979, Marshall scholar, 1979.

[2] He led an effort at UT to create a concentration in Western Civilization and American Institutions.

[3] The goal of the program was to promote the study of the "Great Books" of the Western tradition, especially the American founding.