Suzanne Obdrzalek

Suzanne Obdrzalek is an Associate Professor of Philosophy. Her scholarly work bridges theoretical inquiry and historical analysis within ancient philosophical traditions.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley (2004), Department of Philosophy, Program in Ancient Philosophy
  • B.A., Stanford University (1997), Department of Philosophy

Her research centers on Plato's Moral Psychology and Ancient Skepticism, with a focus on dialogues such as the Phaedrus, Symposium, and Philebus, as well as Hellenistic skeptical traditions in figures like Carneades and Cicero. Recent publications explore themes of self-mastery, ethical transformation, and epistemological debates in ancient thought.

Obdrzalek’s publications span journals like Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy, and Apeiron, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with classical texts and their philosophical implications.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Article Prize, Journal of the History of Philosophy (2010)

Contact: Kravis Center 278