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Danielle A. Layne is Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Philosophy Graduate Program at Gonzaga University, within the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in Ancient Philosophy, with a focus on Plato, Neoplatonism, and feminist reinterpretations of classical metaphysics.
Education:
- Ph.D., Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
- M.A., Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
- B.A., Loyola University New Orleans
Her research centers on re-evaluating the role of embodiment, gender, and divine knowledge in Platonic and Neoplatonic traditions. She critically examines Socratic ignorance, the nature of philosophical prayer, and the metaphysical status of feminine principles in Proclus and Plotinus. Her work challenges the notion that Platonism devalues the sensible world, arguing instead for a more integrated view of body and soul.
Her recent publications span themes in Neoplatonic theology, Socratic epistemology, and feminist philosophy. She frequently publishes on the role of divine mothers, the erotic structure of emanation, and the ethical implications of ignorance. Her editorial work includes major companions on the reception of Plato and feminist readings of ancient Greek culture.
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She has co-edited several influential volumes and continues to advise on graduate research in ancient philosophy. Her teaching includes courses on Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Sex and Gender, and Classical Critics of Democracy. She is actively involved in scholarly publishing and peer review, contributing to journals such as Hypatia, Epoché, and Review of Metaphysics.
Dr. Layne leads research initiatives in Neoplatonic studies and participates in collaborative international projects focused on the legacy of Proclus and the reception of Plato in antiquity. She is a central figure in contemporary efforts to reframe ancient philosophy through feminist and embodied lenses.
