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Thomas Kjeller Johansen is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas at the University of Oslo, Faculty of Humanities. He is a tenured academic with a distinguished research profile in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly focusing on Plato, Aristotle, and the Presocratics. He has previously held teaching positions at the Universities of Oxford, Edinburgh, and Bristol, reflecting a strong international academic presence.
His research interests include the philosophy of mind, epistemology, natural philosophy, metaphysics, and the relationship between soul and body in ancient thought. He is particularly known for his work on Aristotle’s theory of soul, Plato’s Timaeus, and cognitive development in ancient philosophy. His influential monographs such as The Powers of Aristotle’s Soul (2012) and Plato’s Natural Philosophy (2004) have shaped contemporary scholarship in the field.
Recent publications (2020–2024) reveal a sustained and deep engagement with topics such as embodied cognition, teleology, the metaphysics of plants, and the nature of productive knowledge (technê). His work often bridges historical analysis with philosophical argumentation, showing how ancient theories remain relevant to modern debates in philosophy of mind and biology.
He has been involved in significant research projects, including Modeling Human Happiness (ModHap), and is affiliated with the Society for Ancient Philosophy. He has also edited major volumes, including Productive Knowledge in Ancient Philosophy (2021) and Aristotelian Metaphysics: Essays in Honour of David Charles (2024), demonstrating leadership in the academic community.
He has published extensively in top journals such as Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy and Rhizomata. His editorial contributions and co-edited volumes highlight his role in shaping scholarly discourse. There is no mention of formal awards in the provided texts.
He advises students and contributes to academic mentoring, though specific names of advisees are not listed. His research is supported by institutional affiliations and collaborative projects. He is part of an active research group focused on ancient philosophy, contributing to both national and international scholarly networks.
He is based at the Georg Morgenstiernes hus on the Blindern campus of the University of Oslo, where he maintains an active research and teaching profile.
