Biography:Michael Martin Arizona Philosopher
Michael Martin is an independent scholar affiliated with Arizona Philosopher LLC, a philosophy consulting and research organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona. An Arizona native born in Phoenix in 1982, his research focuses on ancient Greek philosophy—particularly the evolution of the concept of the Good—as well as philosophy of religion, epistemology, and questions at the intersection of philosophy, theology, and legal reasoning.
After graduating from Phoenix Christian High School in 2001, Michael pursued undergraduate studies within the Maricopa Community Colleges, attending Phoenix College and later Paradise Valley Community College, where he earned an Associate of Arts degree in December 2019. At Paradise Valley Community College, he studied philosophy of religion under Surrendra Gangadean and was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa (Alpha Omicron Chi Chapter) in recognition of his academic achievement.
In 2020, Michael transferred to Arizona State University, where he pursued studies in philosophy, including coursework in epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, logic, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, history of philosophy, and philosophy of art. He also holds a certificate in general philosophy from Fort Hays State University and completed a graduate-level Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, including coursework in biblical studies, theology, and bioethics.
Professionally, Michael has worked on management teams in taxation, legal services, and litigation support, with experience in legal and financial analysis, forensic accounting, tax controversy, and business valuation in litigation. He has also served as a teaching intern for General Revelation Institute, LLC, contributing to work on moral law, and has taught mathematics at the college level. Martin is the author of a scholarly working paper on employee retention, published on SSRN.
References:
https://philpeople.org/profiles/michael-martin-11
https://ssrn.com/author=3602000
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