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Douglas Cairns is Professor of Classics at the University of Edinburgh's School of History, Classics and Archaeology, a position he has held since 2004. Previously, he served as Head of Classics (2004-2005) and Head of School (2005-2008). His distinguished career includes faculty appointments at the University of Glasgow, University of Leeds, and University of Otago.
Education:
- PhD in Greek, University of Glasgow, 1987
Research Interests: Professor Cairns is a leading scholar in ancient Greek emotional frameworks, specializing in Homeric epic, Athenian tragedy, and broader Greek poetic traditions. His work bridges philological analysis with cultural anthropology to examine how emotions functioned in classical society, particularly focusing on shame, honor, and social dynamics within literary contexts.
Scientific Awards:
- Major Research Fellowship from the Leverhulme Trust (2008-2011)
- Research Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (1993-1995)
- Research Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2011)
- George R. Langford Family Eminent Scholar Chair at Florida State University (2012)
Research Leadership: Cairns' Leverhulme and Humboldt fellowships supported groundbreaking cross-cultural studies of emotion in antiquity, while his Eminent Scholar Chair appointment recognized his international impact in classical philology. His administrative leadership as Head of School shaped Edinburgh's classical studies curriculum during a critical period of academic expansion.
