I received my bachelor's degree in philosophy from The University of West Florida, my Master's degree in philosophy from Western Michigan University, and my philosophy Ph.D from the University of Staffordshire in England. My area of focus (specialization) throughout is in theoretical and applied ethics.  My current research focuses on the moral philosophy of Michel Serres, as well as ethical issues related to technology. I also have interests in animal ethics and the philosophy of taste and food.

I teach the following courses at SPC:
PHI 1600 Studies in Applied Ethics (face to face and online), including sections focusing on business ethics, environmental ethics, and health care.
PHI 1010: Introduction to Philosophy
PHH 2101: Introduction to Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 2103: Critical Thinking and Ethical Decision-Making
PHI 2624: Ethics in Pop Culture and Entertainment 
PHI 2647: Ethics in Science and Technology
 
When not busy with philosophy I spend time hanging out with my partner, Rhonda, and our three dogs.  I also love playing hockey and watching too many sports on TV.  I have an abiding passion for good food and wine acquired during years of professional restaurant work.

Most former students would probably say that my class is both eye-opening and entertaining.  I firmly believe that philosophical reflection is a key to freedom, expands the mind, and is a vital factor in a good life.  While that all sounds serious, there's nothing to say that it can't be fun!

Here is a link to my profile on academia.edu: https://davemonroe.academia.edu/ 

RateMyProfessors.com: https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/868720

Here's a link to an interview I did recently for Hermitix, a very cool philosophy podcast: https://hermitix.podiant.co/e/gustatory-aesthetics-with-dave-monroe-the-michel-serres-project-38a8049153ef08/

Interview on Theatrum Mundi podcast (London): https://anchor.fm/theatrum-mundi/episodes/The-Second-Tongue-with-David-Monroe---Episode-2--Hybrids-a-podcast-series-e1s6b6f/a-a91n50h