Mats Persson

Mats Persson is a Professor at Uppsala University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of History of Science and Ideas. His research focuses on ancient Greek philosophy, particularly Plato, and its modern reception, blending philosophical analysis with historical and cultural contexts.

His work explores themes like Eros in Plato's Symposium, ethical theory, and the interplay between aesthetics and philosophy. Collaborations with scholars such as Dimitrios Iordanoglou highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Publications span monographs, book chapters, and reviews in journals like Arche and Lychnos.

Recent articles emphasize Platonic thought, classical reception studies, and the temporal dimensions of philosophical discourse. Mats also engages with historiographical debates, examining the role of historical concepts in shaping intellectual traditions.