Monique Wonderly

Monique Wonderly is the Miller Associate Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. She holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of California, Riverside, with a dissertation on emotional attachment theory. Her research bridges theoretical and applied ethics, focusing on moral psychology, emotional attachment, and the philosophy of emotion. Notable works include studies on forgiveness, moral responsibility, and the ethical dimensions of emotional states.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy, University of California, Riverside (2015)
• MA in Philosophy, Western Michigan University (2007)
• BA in Philosophy and Psychology, University of Michigan (1999)

Research Interests: Her work examines ethical puzzles at the intersection of human emotion and moral agency. Key themes include the ethics of emotional attachment, forgiveness dynamics, moral responsibility in psychopathy, and neuroethical implications of addiction-brain research. She critiques and develops theories of moral emotions, agency, and responsibility through interdisciplinary lenses.

Awards and Recognition:

• Philosopher’s Annual Top Article (2022)
• Western Michigan Alumni Achievement Award (2020)
• Neuroethics Society Essay Prize (2016)

Teaching and Service: She has taught advanced courses on moral psychology, ethics of technology, and Nietzschean philosophy. At Johns Hopkins, she contributes to the Climate Committee and graduate admissions. Previously, she led professionalization initiatives at UC San Diego and mentored academic teams nationally.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects on neuroethics and moral psychology, though formal lab affiliations are not explicitly stated in the text.