معرفی
Rachel Singpurwalla is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Maryland, College Park and an Affiliate Faculty in Classics. She specializes in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, with a focus on Plato's ethics and politics. Her research explores topics such as friendship, virtue, beauty, happiness, and moral psychology in Plato's dialogues like the Republic, Statesman, and Laws. She holds a PhD from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Education:
- PhD in Philosophy, University of Colorado, Boulder
Research Interests:
Her work centers on Plato's ethical and political theories, including the interplay between reason, spirit, and appetite in the soul. She examines how institutions like family and law influence virtue and civic unity. Recent projects include analyzing Plato’s views on women in political contexts and the role of law in promoting societal harmony.
Professional Contributions:
She has published widely in journals like Philosophy Compass, Ancient Philosophy, and Proceedings of the Boston Area Colloquium of Ancient Philosophy. Her edited chapters appear in The Cambridge Companion to Plato and The Routledge Handbook of Women and Ancient Greek Philosophy.
Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliation noted.
