Denis J.-J. Robichaud

I'm giving a lecture:

THE EYE AS CAMERA OBSCURA: MARSILIO FICINO'S OPTICS, COSMOLOGY, AND METAPHYSICS

at Columbia University on 9 September at 4:00pm EST. If you wish to attend in person or online please find the abstract and information here:

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Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (m/w/d) - Praktische Philosophie, Schwerpunkt politische Philosophie

Meine Kollegin Viktoria Bachman wird ab dem Wintersemester 2025/26 den Lehrstuhl für Praktische #Philosophie an der Uni Rostock bekleiden und sucht eine*n WiMi mit Schwerpunkt auf Politischer Philosophie & guten Russischkenntnissen. Deadline: 20.07.2025
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I have to take a geometry test first!

Forum Faculty Affiliate Denis Robichaud to Give Lecture at Site of Plato's Academy The History of Philosophy Forum is proud to accounce that Forum Faculty Affiliate Professor Denis Robichaud will deliver a public lecture at the site of...

In case you’re interested me speak at Plato’s Academy in Athens next week, here are the details:

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I’m giving a lecture at Plato’s Academy next week.

Everyone is welcome, but it is a plus if you know some geometry…

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Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History (Education and Scholarship) at University of Exeter

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X-ray reveals ancient Greek author of charred first century BC Vesuvius scroll Ink traces show text is part of work by Epicurean philosopher Philodemus, burned during AD79 volcano eruption

More Herculaneum carbonised papyrus scroll decipherment. Excellent news for Epicureans and really interesting to see how fast the decipherment of these once unreadable objects is progressing: www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

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Responded!

You’re welcome. If you’re interested I’ll send you a copy of the English piece once it’s published.

I’ve lectured on this topic in English several times and a portion of the argument will be published next year in a Cusanus volume. I’m also working on a book that discusses the history of the Dionysian question.

My lecture tomorrow at La Sapienza is in Italian but I’m reposting in English in case of interest in a curious but immensely important moment in the history of Platonism, namely Cardinal Cusanus’s evaluation of Pseudo-Dionysius Platonism through his readings of Plato and Proclus.

Founders’ Prize Submission Instructions The Society for Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy awards an annual prize of $500 for the best paper on medieval or renaissance philosophy by a younger scholar.  Eligibility is restricted to …

The Society for Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy awards an annual prize of $500 for the best paper on medieval or renaissance philosophy by a younger scholar.

Details here:

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Ho l’onore di essere invitato a tenere una lezione al Laboratorio di Mistica all’Università di Roma La Sapienza il 30 aprile sul tema:

Cusano lettore di Proclo e del Corpus Dionysiacum

Nel caso che volete sentirmi parlare in persona a Roma o tramite Zoom…

Looks excellent

Do you mind sharing the title?

Our fellowship program is a great opportunity for graduate students doing philosophy in their local K-12 community. Apply by April 30.
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2025: Minds in Dialogue in the History of Philosophy The History of Philosophy Forum aims to facilitate research and collaboration among scholars working in the history of philosophy. The History of Philosophy Forum also aims to build community and coll...

There is still time to register to attend (online or in person) our 2025 History of Philosophy Forum Colloquium on Minds in Dialogue in the History of Philosophy.

Take a look at the great group of speakers!

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René!!!

Due April 1st! Please share with potentially interested scholars.

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Welcome my friend

(Pssst—there is… In the past some called this, um, PHILOSOPHY)

I’m presenting a paper tomorrow morning on Ficino and optics with colleagues presenting on fascinating topics in a session that I organized with Andrew Chen for the Society of Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy for the RSA conference in Boston.

All SMRP papers seem excellent this year.

#RenSA25

I’m looking forward to participating in this roundtable.

#RenSA25 An exciting roundtable on the historiography of philosophy in the Renaissance and beyond. Honored to present with renowned intellectual historians: Christopher Celenza, Ada Palmer, Denis Robichaud, Thomas Leinkauf, and Wiebke Denecke. Join us on Thursday!

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2025: Minds in Dialogue in the History of Philosophy The History of Philosophy Forum aims to facilitate research and collaboration among scholars working in the history of philosophy. The History of Philosophy Forum also aims to build community and collaboration among scholars working in history of philosophy and adjacent areas across different Notre Dame departments.

The History of Philosophy Forum at the University of Notre Dame (USA) is hosting its annual Spring Colloquium on April 3-4, 2025, on the topic "Minds in Dialogue in the History of Philosophy."

You can attend online too. Information here:

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Postdoc Position in History of Mathematics, Logic and Philosophy: Medieval and Renaissance; Girolamo Cardano

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