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Dr. Loren D. Marsh is a Professor at the Institute of Classical Philology, Humboldt University of Berlin. Their research focuses on Ancient Greek literature, particularly Aristotle's Poetics, the fragments of Old Comedy, and technical terminology in classical texts. They are affiliated with the AvH Professorship and actively engaged in interdisciplinary projects, including the DFG-funded long-term research on Galen's commentary on Hippocratic Aphorisms. Recent work bridges ancient rhetorical theory with modern political discourse, as seen in their analysis of Donald Trump's speeches using Aristotelian frameworks.
Teaching activities include a summer semester 2025 focus on 'Ancient Philosophy and Science,' and they organize workshops such as the 'Galen as Commentator' event in November 2025. Key publications include their 2021 monograph on Aristotle's narrative concepts and peer-reviewed articles in Mnemosyne and American Journal of Philology. Their research also explores mythological structures in Old Comedy and the application of Aristotelian mimesis theory to contemporary communication studies.
- Collaboration: DFG long-term project on Galen's medical commentaries
- Upcoming Events: Workshop on Ancient Medicine (September 2025) and Colloquium on Philosophy
- Key Themes: Intersection of ancient philosophy, rhetoric, and modern political analysis
