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Romy Schmidt is a doctoral fellow at Topoi, specializing in the interface between philosophical theories and the study of ancient civilizations. Schmidt's research emphasizes the transformation of knowledge in ancient contexts, exploring how concepts of body and soul were understood in different philosophical traditions. The work involves analyzing historical texts and juxtaposing them with contemporary philosophical discourse. Schmidt's group, known as the Romy Schmidt Group, focuses on the project Philosophische Theorien der Seelenvermögen, which navigates the complexities of ancient thought regarding vital faculties of the soul. Through this academic endeavor, Schmidt aims to deepen the understanding of how these theories informed the knowledge frameworks of their time and influence current philosophical discussions.
Administered via the Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS). Programs include Ancient Languages and Texts, Ancient Philosophy and History of Ancient Science, Landscape Archaeology and Architecture, and Ancient Objects and Visual Studies.