Eric Brown

Eric Brown is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy with a focus on ethics. He holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and conducted studies at the University of Cambridge. His research explores topics such as Stoic cosmopolitanism, Plato's Republic, Aristotle's ethical theories, and Epicurus' conceptions of friendship and society. He has published extensively on ancient philosophical texts, including analyses of Plato's Socratic dialogues, Stoic political thought, and the unity of the soul. His work bridges classical and modern ethical inquiries, emphasizing the relevance of ancient philosophies to contemporary debates. Teaching and advising students in philosophy, he also collaborates with interdisciplinary projects in classics and religious studies.