Dr. David Machek

Biography

David Machek is a research fellow at the Institute of Philosophy at the University of Bern, where he has been involved in research initiatives funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in East Asian Studies, with a concentration on Chinese Philosophy. His research spans themes related to Greek and Roman ethics, particularly focusing on the Aristotelian and Stoic traditions. He is currently working on a book project that intertwines self-cultivation theories and practices from both Greek and Chinese traditions, aiming to explore the philosophical principles that underpin these cultural approaches to the self. Machek's forthcoming monograph, 'Life Worth Living: Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy,' proposes a broad analysis of the interrelated ethical discussions prominent in ancient thought, including considerations of human life's intrinsic value and the ethical implications for contemporary bioethics. His work not only addresses classical inquiries into happiness and the good life, but also aims to highlight the continuities and contrasts between ancient and modern philosophical discourses.

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