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Professor Ewa Osek is a distinguished scholar at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), where she serves in the Department of Greek Philology within the Institute of Literary Studies, Faculty of Humanities. With expertise spanning Greek Philology, Neoplatonism, and Classical Studies, she has established herself as a leading authority on Porphyry of Tyre and ancient vegetarian philosophy.
Dr. Osek's research interests focus on the intersection of ancient philosophy, religious studies, and classical literature. Her work explores Neoplatonism, Orphism, Patristics, and the ethical dimensions of vegetarianism in antiquity. She has made significant contributions to understanding Porphyry's works, particularly De Abstinentia, and has published extensively on Hellenistic literature, early Christian writings, and Greek philosophical traditions. Her scholarly approach combines philological precision with philosophical insight, examining how ancient thinkers conceptualized ethics, religion, and the relationship between humans and animals.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Neoplatonic thought, particularly the works of Porphyry of Tyre, with recurring themes of vegetarianism, animal ethics, and religious syncretism. Her research demonstrates expertise in textual analysis of ancient Greek sources, with particular attention to how philosophical concepts evolved from Plato through later Hellenistic thinkers. She frequently bridges classical philosophy with early Christian thought, examining how ancient ethical systems influenced later religious traditions.
- Silver Medal for Long Service (2021)
- Individual award for outstanding habilitation thesis (2015)
Professor Osek has served as thematic editor for the journal Littera Antiqua and as editor-in-chief for scientific publications including 'Saint John Climacus: The Ladder of Paradise' (2011). Her research has been supported by multiple study visits to the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and other international research institutions. She is an active member of the International Society for Neoplatonic Studies and has presented her work at numerous national and international conferences.
Her scholarly activities include directing research projects such as 'The First European Novel: Greek Romance' funded by MEiN, and participating in international academic collaborations. Professor Osek maintains an active research agenda with regular publications, reviews, and conference presentations that continue to advance understanding of ancient Greek philosophy and its reception.
