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PCT7: Ancient Philosophy


About

The CNY Ancient Philosophy Working Group facilitates cooperation among specialists in ancient philosophy in the CNY region and beyond by hosting conferences, reading groups, and works-in-progress workshops.

Open to New People

Active since: 2013

  • Syracuse University
  • Cornell University
  • Colgate University
  • Union College

Collaborative Goals

Our working group aims to host regular conferences workshops where Corridor participants can deepen their knowledge of ancient philosophical texts, learn about the work of other ancient philosophy scholars, and share their work for constructive feedback.

Group Organizers

Christopher Noble

Associate Professor, Philosophy, Syracuse University

Jacob Klein

Associate Professor of Philosophy, Colgate University

Krisanna Scheiter

Associate Professor of Philosophy; Chair of Department, Union College

Rachana Kamtekar

Professor, Philosophy, Cornell University

Group Members

  • Charles Brittain, Susan Linn Sage Professor of Philosophy and Humane Letters, Cornell University
  • Tad Brennan, Professor of Philosophy, Cornell University
  • Justin Clark, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Hamilton College
  • Mateo Duque, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, SUNY Binghamton
  • Kelsey Ward, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
  • Jay Elliott, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Bard College
  • Nathan Powers, Associate Professor of Philosophy, SUNY Albany
  • Chris Raymond, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Vassar College

Activities

Stoicism Workshop

Sept. 26, 2026, 9 a.m.

Plato's Parmenides Reading Workshop

Nov. 7, 2025, 9:30 a.m.

CNY Ancient Philosophy Workshop

Oct. 19, 2024, 9 a.m.

Group Outcomes