Mika Peräla (Helsinki) on ”The Language of Ethics: Dunamis, Hexis and Diathesis in Aristotle’s Ethics”

On Friday, the 20th of februari, between 14 and 16, in PC249, Mika Peräla (Helsinki) will visit SCAPh and talk about ”The Language of ethics: Dunamis, hexis and diathesis in Aristotle’s ethics”. The event and free and open to all.

EVENTS

6 Mars 2026

Negotiation, Dialogue & Democracy

On the 13th of februari, Olof Pettersson will visit the history of philosophy seminar at Stockholm University and present a paper entitled: “Negotiation, Dialogue, and Democracy: Can Ancient Greek Philosophy Help Resolve Contemporary Political Problems?” (sv. “Förhandling, samtal och demokrati: Kan den antika grekiska filosofin hjälpa oss…
15-16 April 2026

PLATO & POLITICAL LANGUAGE

Did Plato develop the language of dialogue to supplement existing public discourse with a novel concept of political deliberation? Plato’s critical appraisal of poetry, rhetoric, and sophistry is well-documented, as is his employment of the dialogue form to challenge the social and political relevance of prominent intellectuals…
23 April 2016

Mini-workshop on Heraclitus

On the 23rd of April, the Uppsala Seminar in the History of Philosphy, chaired by Pauliina Remes, will organize a mini-workshop on Heraclitus, with talks by Petri Lahtinen (Helsinki) and Hans Ruin from SCAPh. The workshop is free and open to all. The workshop runs between 12…
Spring 2026

Aristotle’s Rhetoric Seminar

In this semester’s Advanced Seminar in Ancient Philosophy, led by Charlotta Weigelt, we will read Aristotle’s Rhetoric. The schedule for the fall is as follows. Anyone is welcome to join. 23/1: 13-15: Book I.1-8 27/2: 10-12: Book I.9-15 27/3: 10-12: Book II.1-18 8/5: 13-15: Book II.19-26 +…
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Platonic Autonomy (CUP)

Fresh from the press: Platonic Autonomy: Self-Determination, Unity, and Cooperation, edited by Olof Pettersson (together with Pauliina Remes) was just published by Cambridge University Press. The volume highlights Plato’s relevance for the notion of personal autonomy, offers discussions of self-legislation, self-determination, self-rule, law, preference, and freedom from…
Interview in Swedish Philosophy

The Swedish e-journal Swedish Philosophy (Svensk filosofi) has spoken with Charlotta Weigelt and Hans Ruin about what makes ancient philosophy relevant today. Here is a brief (translated) exerpt: Antiquity was a world distinct from our own. Ancient Athens was a city-state with a citizenry so small that…
Weigelt Talks about Socrates in the Philosophy Podd with Mogensen & Tsapos

The philosophy podd (filosofiska podden), with Melina Tsapos and Lars Mogensen, has visited the Geijer Society’s summer course in philosophy at the Ransäter folk high school. There, they met Charlotta Weigelt, professor of philosophy at Södertörn University who specializes in ancient philosophy, and discussed how Socrates’ way…
March 2025

Ruin and Weigelt visits Bildningspodden to talk about Stoicism

For a long time, the teachings of the ancient Stoics were regarded as detached from the world and apathetic. Today, Stoicism has become a trendy philosophy—an ancient self-help guide to mindfulness for those who want to endure a chaotic and incomprehensible modern world. In the process, thinkers…
4 March 2025

Swedish Philosophy & Ancient Philosophy Today

Svensk filosofi (Swedish Philosophy) is a new journal (ISSN 3035-6598) aimed at promoting the role and presence of philosophy in society. The journal has recently launched a series of articles under the label of Ancient Philosophy Today, featuring contributions by Hans Ruin and Charlotta Weigelt. You can…
PASSED EVENTS
Feb 20 2026

Mika Peräla (Helsinki) on ”The Language of Ethics: Dunamis, Hexis and Diathesis in Aristotle’s Ethics”

On Friday, the 20th of februari, between 14 and 16, in PC249, Mika Peräla (Helsinki) will visit SCAPh and talk about ”The Language of ethics: Dunamis, hexis and diathesis in Aristotle’s ethics”. The event and free and open to all. Read more about Mika Peräla here.
16 Oct 2025

Plato & Laws

On October 16th 2025, SCAPh will organize an international workshop on “PLATO & LAWS”. The event is organized to explore Plato’s conceptualization of law, both as the chosen title of his last work, the Laws, in all of its complexity and richness, and as a distinct concept,…
Research Seminar: Aristotle’s De Anima & Poetics

At this semester’s Advanced Seminar in Ancient Philosophy, led by Charlotta Weigelt, we will continue with Aristotle. The schedule for the fall is as follows. Anyone is welcome to join. 19/9 10-12: De Anima III.7-13 17/10 13-15: Poetics I-XXVIII 14/11 10-12: Poetics XXIX-XLVII 19/12 10-12: Rhetoric, Book…
Sara Brill: “Natal Fantasies, Necropolitical Realities”

On Friday, October 24th, Sara Brill, Professor of Philosophy at Fairfield University, will give a lecture on “Natal Fantasies, Necropolitical Realities” Venue: PC249, Södertörns högskola Time: at 10.00–12.00 Brill’s talk explores the role that birth fantasies play in ancient Greek constructions of philosophy, and considers the relevance…
Spring 2025

Research Seminar: De Anima

This semester’s Advanced Seminar in Ancient Philosophy, led by Charlotta Weigelt, will focus on Aristotle’s De Anima. Anyone is welcome to join. The schedule for the fall is as follows. 31/1, 10-12: Book I, ch. 1-5 7/3, 10-12: Book II, ch. 1-6 11/4, 13-15: Book II, ch.…
5 June 2025

Glenn Most: “Thales and the Beginning of Greek Philosophy”

On the 5th of June 2025 Glenn W. Most will join us and give a lecure entitled “Thales and the Beginning of Greek Philosophy”. Time and Venue: 14-16, MA231 Glenn W. Most is an esteemed scholar and professor, recognized for his interdisciplinary contributions to the fields of…
9 May 2025

Jesper Svenbro: “Vad är ett fragment? Vad är en försokratiker?”

On May 9th 2025 we will organize a seminar with Jesper Svenbro on presocratic themes, guided by the question of the nature of the fragment. The seminar will be in Swedish. Time and Venue: 13-15, MB503 Jesper Svenbro is a distinguished Swedish poet, scholar, and member of…
28 March 2025

David Bloch: “Translating Ancient Philosophy”

On the 28th of March (13-15) David Bloch will give a talk about “Translating Ancient Philosophy”. Time and Venue: 13-15, PC249 David Bloch is a Danish philologist and historian of philosophy, currently serving as a professor at the Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen. His research primarily focuses…
7 March 2025

Charlotta Weigelt: “Platon om historiens nytta och skada för livet”

On the 7th of March 2025 Charlotta Weigelt will give a lecure entitled “Platon om historiens nytta och skada för livet”. Time and Venue: 14-16, PC249 Charlotta Weigelt is Professor of Philosophy at Södertörn University. She is the translator of Aristotle’s Physics and Nicomachean Ethics into Swedish,…
20 Dec 2024

Hans Ruin on Book X of Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics

On the December 20, between 10:00-12:00, Hans Ruin will introduce book X of Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics and this semester’s last Aristotle session. As is well known, this book highlights an apparent tension in Aristotle’s ethics between thinking and acting, particularly concerning the nature of happiness and its…
Fall 2024

Research Seminar: Nicomachean Ethics

This semester’s Advanced Seminar in Ancient Philosophy, led by Charlotta Weigelt, will focus on the Nicomachean Ethics. Anyone is welcome to join in. The schedule for the fall is as follows. Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics September 6, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Book VI September 27, 1:00 PM…
22 Nov 2024

Pavel Gregoric (Zagreb): “The Structure of the Nutritive Part of the Soul (in Aristotle)”

On the 22nd of November, Pavel Gregoric (Zagreb) will give a talk about “The Structure of the Nutritive Part of the Soul (in Aristotle)”. The event will be held in PC249 between 13-15. Pavel Gregoric is a tenured Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Philosophy in…
11-13 Sep 2024

Plato and Gods

Between the 11th and the 13th of September 2024, the 4th Asia Regional Meeting of the International Plato Society (IPS), “Plato and Gods”, was held at Nagoya University, Japan. Olof Pettersson was there and present a paper entitled “The Self as God in Plato’s Alcibiades I”. Read…