Øyvind Rabbås

Øyvind Rabbås is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oslo, specializing in ancient philosophy with a focus on Plato and Aristotle. He has held this position since 2007, following an associate professorship since 1997, and is affiliated with the Department of Philosophy.

• MA in Philosophy (1988), University of Oslo
• PhD in Philosophy (1996), Princeton University

His research spans ethics, metaphysics, and methodology in ancient philosophy, emphasizing intersections between historical and systematic approaches. Key interests include Kant and Wittgenstein, alongside skepticism about rigid distinctions between historical and analytical philosophy.

Recent projects explore eudaimonia (happiness) in Plato and Aristotle, connecting classical ethical theories to modern debates. His work integrates textual analysis with contemporary philosophical relevance.

Academic service includes teaching and supervision at all levels, with courses on ethics, history of philosophy, and specialized seminars on pre-1600 thought. He has translated Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and Plato's Theaetetus into Norwegian.

Publications emphasize close readings of Platonic dialogues, Aristotle's ethical psychology, and metaphysical frameworks. Collaborations include co-authored works with Nordic scholars in the history of philosophy.