Forum of Hellenistic and Roman Philosophy


At this Forum,
we bring together experienced and younger scholars working on Hellenistic and Roman Philosophy from all around the world. Participants present new research, exchange views and test new approaches in reading philosophical texts from the Hellenistic and Roman period in a spirit of open, mutual collaboration. Our online meetings enjoy large and lively participation, creating a unique platform for all those interested in this fascinating area of study.
New directions:
In the third season of the Forum we have decided to explore some new directions by inviting two speakers simultaneously and discussing their papers in a podium talk.

Seneca's Treatise on Benefits:
Real Kindness and Real Agency
Margaret R. Graver
Dartmouth College
May 5, 2022
Lucretius on Pity in the Development of Justice
Elizabeth Asmis
University of Chicago
March 31, 2022


Is Universal Nature
Foundational for Stoic Ethics?
Christopher Gill
University of Exeter
January 27, 2022
Who We Are
The Forum of Hellenistic and Roman Philosophy is jointly managed by:
Attila Németh Georgia Tsouni
Senior Research Fellow in Ancient Philosophy Assistant Professor of Classics
RCH, Budapest University of Crete
