Ermioni Prokopaki

Ermioni Prokopaki is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Chicago. She holds a PhD from the University of Chicago (2023) and a BA from Vassar College (2015). Her research focuses on Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy, particularly Plato's epistemology and epistemic psychology, where she advocates a dynamic conception of knowledge emphasizing the knower's commitment to truth. She also explores the History of Analytic Philosophy, engaging with figures like Wittgenstein and Ryle.

Her teaching includes courses such as PHIL 25500: The Republic of Plato, PHIL 23502: Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind, and PHIL 20128: Mathematics in Plato. These courses reflect her interest in integrating mathematical concepts with philosophical inquiry, particularly how mathematical practices inform philosophical methods.

Prokopaki’s work bridges ancient and modern philosophy, examining themes like incommensurability in Plato and the intersections between philosophical practices and mathematical rigor. Her current projects explore comparisons between knowledge practices and mathematical commensuration, further enriching the dialogue between classical and analytic traditions.