Sophia Xenofontosمشاهده پروفایل
استاد مدعو
Dr. Sophia Xenofontos is an Affiliate in Classics at the University of Glasgow, specializing in ancient Greek literature, classical philosophy, and the reception of Plutarch and Galen. Her research explores ethical education in Plutarch's writings, Byzantine intellectual culture, and the interplay between medicine and moral philosophy in antiquity. She has led major research projects, including a Wellcome Trust-funded study on Galen’s works and an AHRC-funded project on Aristotle’s reception in Byzantium. Her contributions include critical editions of ancient texts, such as George Pachymeres’ commentary on Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics. Education and Academic Roles: While specific academic qualifications are not detailed, her extensive publications and leadership in international projects indicate advanced scholarly training. She teaches courses on ancient ethics, medicine, biography, and reception studies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research Interests: Central to her work are Plutarch’s ethical frameworks, Byzantine adaptations of classical texts, and Galen’s psychological theories. She examines themes like practical ethics, emotion regulation, and the cultural transmission of classical ideas across Byzantium and the Enlightenment. Publications and Grants: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles and books, including monographs on Plutarch’s moral education and Theodore Metochites’ works. Notable grants include a £248k Wellcome Trust Award and an AHRC grant for the George Pachymeres project. Advising and Networks: Supervises doctoral students in Byzantine history and ancient medicine. Collaborates with institutions like the Centre for the History of Medicine (Glasgow), the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy, and the University of Wisconsin’s Classical Tradition project. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary networks such as the Medical Humanities Group and the Leverhulme-funded Emotions through Time project. Organized key conferences on medical texts and psychotherapy history.









