Spyros Ragos

Spyros Ragos serves as Professor of Ancient Greek Philology and Philosophy at the Department of Philology, University of Patras since 2001. A leading scholar in Classical Studies, his work bridges ancient religious beliefs, philosophical inquiry, and historical analysis of Greek antiquity.

His academic formation includes:

• Graduation from Model School of Patras (1985)
• B.A. in Classical Literature, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1989)
• Ph.D. in Classics, University of Cambridge under Paul Cartledge (1995)
• Postdoctoral research at Princeton University (1995-1996)

Ragos' research centers on the history of ideas in Greek antiquity, with signature works including Marveling – Wondering – Philosophizing (2023) and Neither Male nor Female: Stories of Eunuchs in Antiquity (2021). His scholarship spans pre-Socratic thinkers to Neoplatonists, emphasizing Plato's enduring relevance and the Hellenic-Christian encounter. Methodologically, he integrates philological rigor with philosophical interpretation across diverse textual traditions.

Recent publications demonstrate sustained engagement with temporal concepts in Damascius, Aristotelian physics, and modern Greek philological history, revealing consistent focus on foundational philosophical moments and cross-cultural intellectual transmission.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Academy of Athens Award (2024) for monograph
• Peloponnese Newspaper's Persons of the Year (2025)

Ragos actively shapes academic discourse through leadership as President of the European Society for Ancient Philosophy (2016-2025) and Director of Patras' Graduate Program 'Contemporary Approaches to Texts' (2018-2022). His collaborative network spans the Center for Hellenic Studies (Harvard/Princeton) and international research synergies.

He participates in the University's Center for Digital Research and Study while maintaining active roles in postdoctoral programs and academic quality assurance initiatives.