Birth: 1946 Death: 2024 Mike W. Martin OBITUARY With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mike W. Martin, a distinguished scholar, writer and professor, and a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
Mike passed away on April 22, 2024, leaving behind a profound legacy of scholarship, ethical inquiry, generosity and enduring love. He is survived by his wife Shannon, daughters Sonia (Gus) and Nicole (Rafa), grandsons Jesse and Dylan, brothers Rawlin (Jolene) and Mel (Paula), and many nieces and nephews.Mike had an insatiable love of learning, passion for intellectual pursuit, and commitment to freedom of thought.
He earned his B.A. and M.
A. from University of Utah, followed by his Ph.D.
in Philosophy from the University of California at Irvine in 1977. His prolific academic career spanned four decades. As a revered faculty member at Chapman University, Mike played a pivotal role in shaping the academic landscape while serving as Professor of Philosophy, Chair of the Department of Philosophy, Faculty Senator, as well as chair and member of various Chapman Committees.
His commitment to independent thought and excellence in academia was unwavering, earning him accolades and honors throughout his career.Mike’s scholarly contributions were wide-ranging and impactful, encompassing the fields of ethics, morality, love and happiness. His groundbreaking works, including “Ethics in Engineering,” “Self-Deception and Morality,” “Everyday Morality: An Introduc.