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Denis J.-J. Robichaud
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John and Patrice Kelly Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame; Philosopher; Philologist; Historian of Philosophy (Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance); FAAR’19; Harvard I Tatti Fellow ‘21.
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Tis the season…
djjrobichaud.bsky.social Denis J.-J. Robichaud @djjrobichaud.bsky.social · Nov 7
Plato, father of philosophers, died at a symposium at 81, on 7 November, his birthday. Platonists until Porphyry and Plotinus renewed this feast each year to mark Plato's birth and death, but after Porphyry these solemn banquets were neglected for 1,200 years.

Ficino, De amore*
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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I'm giving a lecture:

THE EYE AS CAMERA OBSCURA: MARSILIO FICINO'S OPTICS, COSMOLOGY, AND METAPHYSICS

at Columbia University on 9 September at 4:00pm EST. If you wish to attend in person or online please find the abstract and information here:

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September 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Meine Kollegin Viktoria Bachman wird ab dem Wintersemester 2025/26 den Lehrstuhl für Praktische #Philosophie an der Uni Rostock bekleiden und sucht eine*n WiMi mit Schwerpunkt auf Politischer Philosophie & guten Russischkenntnissen. Deadline: 20.07.2025
Weitere Infos ⬇️
#philsky #jobalert
Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (m/w/d) - Praktische Philosophie, Schwerpunkt politische Philosophie
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June 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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In case you’re interested me speak at Plato’s Academy in Athens next week, here are the details:

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Forum Faculty Affiliate Denis Robichaud to Give Lecture at Site of Plato's Academy
The History of Philosophy Forum is proud to accounce that Forum Faculty Affiliate Professor Denis Robichaud will deliver a public lecture at the site of...
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June 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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I’m giving a lecture at Plato’s Academy next week.

Everyone is welcome, but it is a plus if you know some geometry…
June 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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#medievalsky

Come be my boss!

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Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern History at Edge Hill University
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May 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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We have updated our database of funding opportunities for Early-Career Researchers (private foundations, federal, international)

We have 456 entries, for which we provide $ amount, deadline, eligibility criteria, etc.

Download this massive database here for free: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
May 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History (Education and Scholarship) at University of Exeter

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Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History (Education and Scholarship) at University of Exeter
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May 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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More Herculaneum carbonised papyrus scroll decipherment. Excellent news for Epicureans and really interesting to see how fast the decipherment of these once unreadable objects is progressing: www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
X-ray reveals ancient Greek author of charred first century BC Vesuvius scroll
Ink traces show text is part of work by Epicurean philosopher Philodemus, burned during AD79 volcano eruption
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May 6, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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James Irvine Early Career Fellowship in Classical Languages and Literature at University of Oxford

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James Irvine Early Career Fellowship in Classical Languages and Literature at University of Oxford
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a James Irvine Early Career Fellowship in Classical Languages and Literature on jobs.ac.uk!
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May 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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My lecture tomorrow at La Sapienza is in Italian but I’m reposting in English in case of interest in a curious but immensely important moment in the history of Platonism, namely Cardinal Cusanus’s evaluation of Pseudo-Dionysius Platonism through his readings of Plato and Proclus.
djjrobichaud.bsky.social Denis J.-J. Robichaud @djjrobichaud.bsky.social · Apr 19
Ho l’onore di essere invitato a tenere una lezione al Laboratorio di Mistica all’Università di Roma La Sapienza il 30 aprile sul tema:

Cusano lettore di Proclo e del Corpus Dionysiacum

Nel caso che volete sentirmi parlare in persona a Roma o tramite Zoom…
April 29, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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The Society for Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy awards an annual prize of $500 for the best paper on medieval or renaissance philosophy by a younger scholar.

Details here:

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Founders’ Prize Submission Instructions
The Society for Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy awards an annual prize of $500 for the best paper on medieval or renaissance philosophy by a younger scholar.  Eligibility is restricted to …
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April 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Ho l’onore di essere invitato a tenere una lezione al Laboratorio di Mistica all’Università di Roma La Sapienza il 30 aprile sul tema:

Cusano lettore di Proclo e del Corpus Dionysiacum

Nel caso che volete sentirmi parlare in persona a Roma o tramite Zoom…
April 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Our fellowship program is a great opportunity for graduate students doing philosophy in their local K-12 community. Apply by April 30.
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March 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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There is still time to register to attend (online or in person) our 2025 History of Philosophy Forum Colloquium on Minds in Dialogue in the History of Philosophy.

Take a look at the great group of speakers!

historyofphilosophy.nd.edu/colloquium/2...
2025: Minds in Dialogue in the History of Philosophy
The History of Philosophy Forum aims to facilitate research and collaboration among scholars working in the history of philosophy. The History of Philosophy Forum also aims to build community and coll...
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March 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Due April 1st! Please share with potentially interested scholars.
letteney.bsky.social Mark Letteney @letteney.bsky.social · Mar 2
Due April 1: The Dept of History at the University of Washington is hiring a 9 month distinguished lecturer in ancient or medieval history. 4 classes over 3 quarters, salary $100–115k, plus benefits. Review begins April 1st, feel free to email me with any questions apply.interfolio.com/161510
The Department of History at the University of Washington invites applications for the Costigan Distinguished Lectureship. This is a full-time (100% FTE), 9-month, non-renewable appointment for a distinguished visiting professor in the field of ancient or medieval history of western Eurasia. The ideal candidate will extend the current teaching offerings of the department; we are especially interested to receive applications from candidates who specialize in Greek, Byzantine, Iberian, or Celtic history. The person appointed will teach two lecture courses and two seminars over the course of the appointment, as well as participate in the intellectual life of the department. Washington State law requires that this ad list a binding salary range. The base salary for this position will be $11,111 to $12,778 per month on a 9-month basis ($100,0000 to $115,002 annually) plus benefits. The committee will also consider proposals for shorter-term appointments. The position will begin on September 16, 2025, or thereafter if for shorter appointment.
March 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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We're hiring! Lecturer in Philosophy (Artificial Intelligence and Data). Deadline for applications: 17th April 2025 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML775/l... #philsky #philmind #cogsci #philsci
Lecturer in Philosophy (Artificial Intelligence and Data) (Education and Research) at University of Exeter
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March 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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(Pssst—there is… In the past some called this, um, PHILOSOPHY)
March 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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I’m presenting a paper tomorrow morning on Ficino and optics with colleagues presenting on fascinating topics in a session that I organized with Andrew Chen for the Society of Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy for the RSA conference in Boston.

All SMRP papers seem excellent this year.

#RenSA25
March 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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I’m looking forward to participating in this roundtable.
vaclavzheng.bsky.social Václav Algirdas Zheng @vaclavzheng.bsky.social · Mar 17
#RenSA25 An exciting roundtable on the historiography of philosophy in the Renaissance and beyond. Honored to present with renowned intellectual historians: Christopher Celenza, Ada Palmer, Denis Robichaud, Thomas Leinkauf, and Wiebke Denecke. Join us on Thursday!

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March 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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#RenSA25 An exciting roundtable on the historiography of philosophy in the Renaissance and beyond. Honored to present with renowned intellectual historians: Christopher Celenza, Ada Palmer, Denis Robichaud, Thomas Leinkauf, and Wiebke Denecke. Join us on Thursday!

rsa.confex.com/rsa/2025/mee...
March 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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The History of Philosophy Forum at the University of Notre Dame (USA) is hosting its annual Spring Colloquium on April 3-4, 2025, on the topic "Minds in Dialogue in the History of Philosophy."

You can attend online too. Information here:

historyofphilosophy.nd.edu/colloquium/2...
2025: Minds in Dialogue in the History of Philosophy
The History of Philosophy Forum aims to facilitate research and collaboration among scholars working in the history of philosophy. The History of Philosophy Forum also aims to build community and collaboration among scholars working in history of philosophy and adjacent areas across different Notre Dame departments.
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March 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Postdoc Position in History of Mathematics, Logic and Philosophy: Medieval and Renaissance; Girolamo Cardano

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Postdoc Position in History of Mathematics, Logic and Philosophy: Medieval and Renaissance; Girolamo Cardano | Radboud University
Do you want to work as a Postdoc Position in History of Mathematics, Logic and Philosophy: Medieval and Renaissance; Girolamo Cardano at the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies? Chec...
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March 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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The Trump administration has terminated $800 million in grants to Johns Hopkins University, spurring the nation’s top spender on research and development to plan layoffs and cancel health projects
Johns Hopkins Plans Staff Layoffs After $800 Million Grant Cuts
Local and international health research efforts are already winding down as the university braces for even more potential cuts.
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March 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Come be my colleague!

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March 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM