Corinne Gartner

Corinne Gartner is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Wellesley College. Her work bridges ancient Greek philosophy with contemporary ethical and psychological inquiries, focusing on the interplay between ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology in classical thought.

• B.A., Stanford University
• M.A., Stanford University
• Ph.D., Princeton University

Her research centers on ancient ethics and moral psychology, particularly Aristotle's theories of friendship and self-sufficiency. She also explores Socratic puzzles, Hellenistic philosophies (Stoicism, Epicureanism), and atomist perspectives on identity and memory through figures like Lucretius. Her teaching portfolio includes seminars on Plato’s Republic, Ancient Skepticisms, and Medical Ethics, reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement with value theory.

Corinne’s projects include analyzing psychic conflict in Seneca’s De Ira and investigating Lucretius’ atomist arguments about death and memory continuity. While no scientific awards are listed, her scholarly focus remains deeply rooted in reconstructing ethical frameworks from classical antiquity.