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Josiah Ober is the Markos & Eleni Kounalakis Chair in Honor of Constantine Mitsotakis and holds a dual appointment as Professor of Political Science and Classics at Stanford University. He is affiliated with the Department of Classics within the School of Humanities and Sciences. His research focuses on historical institutionalism and political theory, particularly the political thought and practices of ancient Greece and their contemporary relevance. Ober is renowned for works like Demopolis: Democracy before Liberalism in Theory and Practice (2017) and The Rise and Fall of Classical Greece (2015). His recent projects include exploring democratic theory, algorithmic governance, and the application of ancient Greek rationality to modern challenges.
His research interests span Ancient Greek History, Political Theory, and Democracy Studies, with a focus on institutional design, collective governance, and the socio-economic foundations of ancient democracies. Ober’s work bridges classical studies with modern political science, emphasizing the practical lessons of Athenian democracy.
Publications highlight themes like democratic resilience, epistemic governance, and the ethical dimensions of AI through projects like the Lyceum Project with Aristotle. His recent articles address topics such as democratic collapse and recovery, algorithmic models for self-governance, and the intersection of ancient thought with modern technology.
Ober no longer accepts new PhD advisees in Classics but continues to engage with interdisciplinary research teams. His office is located at Encina West 403, and he can be reached at jober@stanford.edu.
