Attila Simon

Attila Simon is a Professor at the Department of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Budapest. He earned his Ph.D. with a thesis on Aristotle’s aesthetics and holds the title of Doctor of Science (DSc). His academic work focuses on ancient Greek drama, literary theory (both ancient and contemporary), and intersections of culture and media.

• Education: Ph.D. in Aristotle’s aesthetics; Doctor of Science (DSc) status.

Simon’s research explores themes like classical reception, media history, and biopoetics, often bridging philosophical and literary analysis. His publications address Aristotle’s political philosophy, Cicero’s oratory techniques, trauma in modern literature, and the cultural implications of ancient texts.

His recent studies include analyses of Plato’s Phaedrus and Cicero’s De Oratore, alongside contributions to edited volumes on biopoetics and media theory. Key collaborative works include co-edited volumes with scholars like Zoltán Kulcsár-Szabó and Roland Végső.

Scientific Awards:

• DAAD grant (2018) for research on Plato’s Phaedrus.
• NKFIH grants (120375, 128492) for media history studies.
• Funding from Aktion Österreich-Ungarn for 2022 research.