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Prof. Teun Tieleman is a Professor of Ancient Philosophy and Medicine at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. He specializes in Galen of Pergamum, Stoic philosophy, and the intersection of ancient medicine and religion. Currently a visiting scholar at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Feb–July 2023), he focuses on Galen and early Stoicism. Tieleman earned his PhD from Utrecht University in 1992 and has held visiting roles at institutions like Cambridge, UCLA, and Novosibirsk State University. He directs the NWO-funded 'Human Nature' project (2015–2021) and chairs the national research school OIKOS. Key research themes include Galen’s medical philosophy, Stoic theories of emotion, and the influence of ancient thought on early Christianity.
Education: Classics and Philosophy (Utrecht University), PhD (1992).
Research Interests: Galen’s medical works, Stoic psychology, ancient conceptions of human nature, and the relationship between medicine and religion. Recent projects explore Galen’s methodology, the reception of Stoic ideas in early Christian texts, and the anchoring of scientific innovation in antiquity.
Grants & Leadership: Governing board member of the Gravitation program 'Anchoring Innovation' (2018–2028). Led major projects on Galen and Stoicism, including international conferences and collaborative research initiatives.
Awards: No specific prizes mentioned, though his extensive academic contributions reflect recognition in his field.
Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Galen Project at Utrecht University, fostering interdisciplinary research on ancient medicine and philosophy.
