Jean-Christophe Courtil

Jean-Christophe Courtil is a Lecturer in Latin Language and Literature at the University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, and a member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF). He specializes in Roman Stoicism, ancient medicine-philosophy intersections, and Latin medical texts, particularly focusing on Seneca and Celsus. His work bridges historical, philosophical, and medical analysis.

• Ancient Medicine
• Stoic Philosophy
• Latin Medical Texts

Research Themes include Roman Stoicism, ancient conceptions of the human body, physical pain in Stoic ethics, Latin medical literature, and intersections between medicine and philosophy. His recent studies examine therapeutic practices like emetics in Celsus and sexual health debates in Roman texts.

Scientific Awards:

• Medal of the University Institute of France (2022)
• Medal of the Pontifical Academy of Latinity (2017)

Academic Activities: Serves in EA 4601 PLH-CRATA (Toulouse) and UMR 5189 HiSoMA (Lyon). Co-organizes conferences on topics like "Déchéance et réhabilitation" and contributes to projects such as Mapping Ancient Polytheisms (MAP) and LABEX SMS.