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Charles Brittain is a Professor of Classics and Philosophy at Cornell University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Specializing in ancient philosophy, his work spans Hellenistic philosophy, Cicero, Augustine, and the Platonic tradition from Plato to Simplicius.
- Departmental Affiliations: Classics, Philosophy, Medieval Studies Program, Religious Studies Program
His research focuses on Hellenistic epistemology and ethics, the Academic Sceptics, Stoic theories of attention, and the Platonic influence on Augustine. The 2025 article on Simplicius’ commentary on Epictetus marks his ongoing engagement with Late Antiquity. His 2021 publications include analyses of Cicero’s dialogues, Stoic ethics, and Arcesilaus’ sceptical method.
Recent trends in his work (2017–2021) explore Platonism in late antique Gaul, Hellenistic debates on virtue, and self-knowledge in Cicero and Augustine. Earlier contributions (2001–2012) examine non-rational perception in Stoics, Presocratic influences, and theories of the soul.
- Scientific Awards: Susan Linn Sage Professor of Philosophy and Humane Letters
His publications bridge academic articles and book chapters, with co-edited works like Plato: The Divided Self and Simplicius’ Commentaries. He has reviewed major works on Scepticism, Stoic ethics, and Lucretius, contributing to the critical discourse in ancient philosophy.
