معرفی
PD Dr. Roberto Lo Presti is a Lecturer in the Department of Classics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, affiliated with the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship under Prof. Philip van der Eijk. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Palermo (2008) and habilitation (2018). He specializes in the intersection of ancient medical thought, philosophy, and their early modern reception. His research focuses on Greek medical texts (e.g., Hippocrates, Galen), Aristotelian biological works, Renaissance anatomy, and the history of modern philosophy and biology.
Education:
- PhD in Classical Philology, University of Palermo (2008)
- Postdoc Research Fellowship, University of Palermo (2008–2010)
- Visiting Scholarships: Scaliger Institute (Leiden), Sorbonne, University of Lausanne, etc.
Research Interests: Greek medical theories, ancient philosophy (Pre-Socratics, Aristotle, Neoplatonism), Renaissance anatomy, early modern medical debates, Cartesianism, and contemporary philosophy of medicine and biology.
Grants & Awards: Walter De Gruyter Award (2019), Scaliger Fellowship (2008), Giusto Monaco Award (2004).
Teaching & Projects: Coordinator of the PhD Programme 'History of Ancient Science' (BerGSAS). Teaches courses on ancient philosophy, medical history, and intellectual history. Active in organizing conferences on topics like 'Nutrition and Nutritive Soul in Aristotle' and 'Human and Animal Cognition.'
Publications: Author of In forma di senso (2008) and editor of volumes like Human and Animal Cognition in Early Modern Philosophy and Medicine (2017). Over 30 articles on Hippocratic reception, early modern medical philosophy, and interdisciplinary thought.
Current Project: Investigating the metaphor complex of 'inner places' in philosophical and theological discourses (e.g., Augustine’s 'inner man,' Teresa of Avila’s 'castle').
