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Clifford Ando is the Robert O. Anderson Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the histories of religion, law, and government in the ancient world. He has authored a book centered on the political culture of the provinces of the Roman Empire and continues to write and advise on topics related to provincial administration, the relationship between imperial power and local cultural change, and the form and structure of ancient empires. His work extensively examines ancient religion, particularly the significant themes that connect religion and imperial government, such as pluralism, tolerance, and the problems of representation through the use of ritual objects. Current projects include a study of the Latin language in law and legal theory within the contexts of weak state power. He serves as the general editor of the "Roman Statutes: Renewing Roman Law," a collaborative project aiming to produce a new edition, translation, and commentary on epigraphically preserved Roman laws, which has received support from the Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, Neubauer Collegium, and the National Endowment for Humanities. Ando's publications span across various aspects of classical antiquity and legal history, illustrating his expertise and contributions to the field.
Department of Philosophy