Graeme Miles

Graeme Miles is a Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Tasmania, based in the School of Humanities and History and Classics Department. He specializes in Greek literature of the Roman era, Platonic tradition, and ancient philosophy. His research interests include Philostratus' works, Neoplatonism, and the intersection of literature and philosophy. Miles holds a PhD from the University of Western Australia (2007) and has held academic positions at Ghent University (2007) and the University of Western Australia (2008). He supervises doctoral and masters students in ancient Greek language, literature, and philosophy, and teaches units such as Ancient Greek language, Greek Philosophy, and Classical Mythology.

• Education:
  • PhD (2007): University of Western Australia, 'Humanity, Animality and Divinity in Philostratus' Life of Apollonius and Heroicus'
  • BA (Hons) (2000): University of Western Australia, 'Some Aspects of Euripides' Dionysus'

Research Interests: Miles focuses on Greek literature (especially Roman-era texts), Neoplatonic philosophy, and the works of Philostratus. His projects explore themes such as 'likeness to god' in late-antique thought, interpretations of Plato through Proclus' commentaries, and the narrative strategies in ancient biographies. He has received grants from the University of Tasmania for projects on Philostratus, Porphyry, and late-antique philosophical concepts.

Grants and Projects:

• 'The 'likeness to god' in late-antique philosophy' (2016, $11,684)
• 'Philostratus' Life of Apollonius 2-3' (2011, $13,666)
• 'Porphyry of Tyre: Ideal and Polemic' (2010, $5,000)

Teaching and Supervision: Miles teaches ancient Greek language, Second Sophistic literature, and classical philosophy. He has supervised over 20 doctoral and masters students, including projects on Greek religion, Neoplatonism, and literary analysis. He is available for new supervisions in Greek literature and thought.