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Sophia A. Stone is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Lynn University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in ancient philosophy, Greek mathematics, and public philosophy, with a focus on Plato’s metaphysics and its intersections with mathematics. Her work bridges academic scholarship and community engagement through initiatives like the Wisdom’s Edge Foundation and Philosophy for Children (p4cHI). She holds a B.A. from UC Berkeley, an M.A. from Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.
Education:
- B.A., Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley (2001)
- M.A., Philosophy, Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology (2004)
- Ph.D., Philosophy and Literature, Purdue University (2014)
Research Interests: Stone’s research explores Plato’s metaphysics, particularly the role of mathematics in his philosophy. She also investigates philosophy’s role in public spaces, ethics, and cross-cultural dialogue. Her recent projects include analyzing Plato’s mathematical concepts in dialogues like the Phaedo and Meno, and adapting Socratic methods for children’s education through p4cHI.
Recent Outputs: Her 2025 conference lectures on Plato’s mathematics and public philosophy reflect her dual focus on academic rigor and community engagement. Earlier work includes analyzing humor in Plato’s writings and collaborating on inclusive pedagogy.
Awards & Grants:Recipient of APA’s Berry Fund Grant and PLATO Teaching Grant, recognizing her innovative educational approaches.
Advising & Grants: Stone’s grants support community-based philosophy projects, such as mindfulness walks with interfaith groups and dialogues with incarcerated individuals. She co-edits the Plato Journal and reviews for Public Humanities.
Labs/Teams: She leads Wisdom’s Edge Foundation, which uses philosophy to empower marginalized communities, and collaborates with p4cHawai’i to teach philosophy to children.
