Julien Decker

Julien Decker is a Researcher and ATER (Attaché Temporaire d'Enseignement et de Recherche) in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Rouen Normandy, part of the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences. He is affiliated with the ERIAC research unit (UR 4705) and has held teaching positions at multiple institutions since 2008. His research focuses on the history of ancient philosophy, particularly Cynicism, its Stoic reception, and themes of norms, nature, law, and shame.

Education:

• 2022: PhD in Philosophy (Thesis: The Normalization of Cynicism in its Ancient Philosophical Uses)
• 2015: Master's in Philosophy (Dissertation: Concern for the Other Among the First Cynics)
• 2014: Agrégation in Classics
• 2008: CAPES in Classics
• 2006: Master's in Philosophy (Bordeaux Montaigne University)

Research Interests: Decker specializes in reconstructing ancient philosophical debates, particularly the interplay between Cynic and Stoic thought. His work analyzes how Cynic ideas were normalized within broader Hellenistic philosophy, addressing themes like ethical voluntarism, natural law, and societal norms.

Teaching & Grants:

• 2021–2024: ATER at Rouen Normandy University
• 2016–2019: Doctoral Contract (Bordeaux Montaigne University)
• 2020–2021: SPH Laboratory Thesis Grant

Affiliations: He contributes to ERIAC's research axes on philosophy in the city and ancient textual studies, collaborating with initiatives like the Rouen School of Phenomenology and the eGesta digital project.