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Michael Griffin is a Professor of Greek Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, jointly appointed in Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies (AMNE) and Philosophy. He is also a joint general editor of the Ancient Commentators translation project. His research focuses on Graeco-Roman philosophers, especially Plato and Aristotle, and their intellectual traditions in late antiquity. He explores philosophical education (paideia) and cross-cultural dialogues, such as Buddhist-Platonist philosophy. Griffin earned his B.A. from UBC (2004), M.Phil. and D.Phil. from Oxford (2006, 2009), and has been at UBC since 2010. His work includes books on Aristotle's Categories and Olympiodorus' commentaries, and he actively engages in teaching innovation and community learning initiatives.
- Education:
- B.A. (Hons), Classics, University of British Columbia, 2004
- M.Phil., University of Oxford, 2006
- D.Phil., University of Oxford, 2009
- Research Interests:
- Ancient Graeco-Roman philosophy
- Neoplatonism and late antiquity
- Cross-cultural philosophy (e.g., Buddhist-Platonist dialogue)
- Aristotle's Categories and ancient commentaries
- Projects:
- Ancient Commentators on Aristotle series
- Olympiodorus Online
- Buddhist-Platonist Philosophical Dialogues
- Grants & Honors:
- Recipient of grants for teaching innovation and cross-cultural research
Griffin's work bridges ancient philosophy with modern pedagogy, emphasizing the role of philosophy in individual and collective flourishing. His extensive publications span commentaries, monographs, and edited volumes, reflecting his expertise in reconstructing and interpreting ancient philosophical traditions.
Labs/Teams: He collaborates with academic networks on projects like the Ancient Commentators series and cross-cultural philosophy initiatives.
