Håkan P. Tell

Håkan P. Tell is an Associate Professor of Classics at Dartmouth College, specializing in Greek literature and the sociology of ancient cultures. His work focuses on the Greek wisdom tradition, particularly the sophists, and he teaches courses in Greek language and Homer's epics.

• Education: B.A. from University of Lund, Sweden; M.A. and Ph.D. from University of California at Berkeley

His research explores intellectual displays in ancient Greece, the economic role of sophists, and Plato's critiques of these figures. Publications highlight the intersection of rhetoric, education, and cultural identity in Hellenic societies.

Recent publications include analyses of wisdom dissemination during Greek games, monetization of sophist teachings, and Plato's satirical portrayals of sophists. These works span classical antiquity, ethical philosophy, and literary criticism.

Contact: Hakan.P.Tell@dartmouth.edu