John Sellars

John Sellars is a Reader in the History of Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London, with affiliations as Visiting Research Fellow at King's College London and Member of Common Room at Wolfson College, Oxford. His research focuses on ancient and Renaissance philosophy, particularly Stoicism and its reception. He has authored influential works like The Art of Living and Stoicism, and co-founded the London Centre for Ancient Philosophy. Current projects include editing The Cambridge Companion to Marcus Aurelius' Meditations.

Research interests span ancient Stoicism (e.g., Marcus Aurelius, Musonius Rufus) and Renaissance figures like Justus Lipsius and Leon Battista Alberti. His work emphasizes 'philosophy as a way of life,' influenced by Pierre Hadot and Michel Foucault. He has organized international conferences and research projects on philosophical practices and Stoic reception.

Publications include over 70 articles and books, with recent works exploring early modern Stoic legacies and Marcus Aurelius' Meditations. Awards include Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He co-founded Modern Stoicism, promoting Stoic philosophy through initiatives like Stoic Week. Academic activities include editorial roles, public lectures, and interdisciplinary collaborations.