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Ariel Helfer is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Wayne State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on ancient Greek political philosophy, particularly Plato and Socratic thought, while maintaining expertise in quantitative political methodology. He has held significant grants and fellowships, including a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2019) and the Marilyn Williamson Endowed Distinguished Faculty Fellowship (2025-26).
- Education: Ph.D. in Government from University of Texas at Austin (2015), M.A. (2013), B.A. in Political Science and Physics from Kenyon College (2008).
- Teaching: Courses span classical political philosophy, American political thought, and quantitative methods. Notable graduate courses include Topics in the History of Political Thought and Contemporary Political and Social Theory.
- Labs/Teams: Oversees a 'Reading Group in the History of Philosophy' engaging students and faculty in intensive text analysis.
Research Interests: Plato’s Letters (argues for their unified Platonic authorship), Isocrates’ Political Philosophy (rehabilitating his role in Socratic discourse), and Quantitative Methodology (designing 'Math Camp' programs for graduate students).
Awards: 2023 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, multiple research grants, and fellowships supporting his work on Isocrates and Plato.
Personal: Lives in Ferndale, MI, with his wife and two sons. Enjoys chess, languages, and remains a Montreal Canadiens fan.
