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| Biographical Info of Jed W AtkinsJed Atkins, who has joined the Duke Classics faculty as an Assistant Professor, is the recent recipient of a PhD in Classics from the University of Cambridge. Reflecting a longstanding interest in political philosophy and the history of political thought, Professor Atkins’ teaching and research interests include Greek and Roman philosophy, ethical thought, and political theory. He is especially interested in Roman philosophy and his current research focuses on Cicero’s political philosophy, particularly as expressed in the dialogues De republica and De legibus. In addition to Cicero’s thought on such substantive issues as regime change, the question of the best regime, rights, and natural law, Atkins is also interested in Cicero’s use of dialogue form and his appropriation of Plato’s political philosophy. Relevant papers are due to appear in Les Études Philosophiques and an edited volume on the reception of Plato’s Republic published by the Institute of Classical Studies.Atkins has also worked on the relationship between Hellenistic and Roman philosophy and early Christianity. His article "The Officia of St. Ambrose's De officiis" explores the differences between the ethics of Cicero and St. Ambrose. Atkins teaches courses at both the graduate and undergraduate level in Latin literature as well as Greek and Roman thought. Past and near-future courses include seminars on Lucretius, Sallust, Roman Political Philosophy, Cicero's philosophy, and ancient contributions to modern political theory. | |
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