About
Gerd Van Riel is a full professor at the Institute of Philosophy of KU Leuven, specializing in Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance philosophy. He serves as a member of the Council of the Institute of Philosophy and the KU Leuven Student Services Council.
- Research focuses on Neoplatonism, ethics, and metaphysics
- Active in text transmission studies (LECTIO Institute)
- Involved in editorial projects for ancient philosophical fragments
His recent research explores:
- Proclus' and Damascius' theories on part-whole relations
- Virtue transvaluation in Plotinus
- Religious beliefs in ancient pagan philosophy
- Ethical perfection in late antique thought
Publications demonstrate expertise in:
- Platonic principles
- Augustinian-Latin terminology
- Graeco-Arabic philosophical traditions
- Textual-historical analysis
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