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Benjamin D. Keim is Associate Professor of Classics and Vice Chair of the Classics Department at Pomona College, part of The Claremont Colleges. He has been affiliated with Pomona since 2011 and teaches courses in classical Greek, ancient rhetoric, and political thought in democratic Athens.
Education:
- Ph.D., Classics, University of Cambridge
- Master of Philosophy, Classics, University of Cambridge
- Master of Arts, Ancient History, University College London
- B.A., Classics, University of Virginia
Professor Keim's research centers on the ancient Greek concept of honor (τιμή) and its role in shaping civic identity and democratic ideology in classical Athens. His work draws on a wide range of sources, including tragedies, oratory, historical texts, and inscriptions. He is currently completing a monograph titled City of Honor: The Politics of Honor in Democratic Athens, which offers the first systematic study of honor in Athenian democracy. His expertise spans Attic oratory, Xenophon, Greek historiography, and ancient political thought.
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing honor across genres and authors—from Demosthenes and Lysias to Herodotus and Xenophon—highlighting how honor functioned as a shared social currency in both private and public spheres. His work bridges historical, literary, and philosophical approaches to ancient texts, emphasizing the ideological negotiation of civic values.
Scientific Awards:
- Arnold L. and Lois S. Graves Award in the Humanities, American Council of Learned Societies (2018–2019)
- Loeb Classical Library Fellowship, Harvard Department of Classics (2014–2015)
- J.E. Sandys Studentship, Faculty of Classics, Cambridge (2008)
- A.G. Leventis Scholarship in Hellenic Studies, Clare College, Cambridge (2006–2010)
Professor Keim is actively involved in academic advising and curriculum development. He has taught foundational and advanced courses such as Introductory Classical Greek, The Politics of Persuasion in Democratic Athens, and Achilles to Alexander. While specific grant details are not listed, his fellowships indicate sustained external support for his research. He serves as Vice Chair of the Classics Department, contributing to institutional leadership. There is no mention of a lab or research team, but his scholarly output suggests active collaboration through edited volumes and interdisciplinary engagement.
