CFP: Souls and psychological phenomena in Greek antiquity

This conference will explore theories, beliefs, and representations of souls and mental phenomena in ancient Greek thought and culture. We seek presentations related (but not limited) to any of the following topics:

1. Philosophical conceptions of the soul and its parts and functions in ancient Greek philosophy.
2. Depictions of souls and psychological states and processes in ancient Greek poetry and art.
3. Beliefs and rituals related to the soul and its afterlife in ancient Greek religion.
4. The classification, explanation, and treatment of mental illnesses in ancient Greek medicine.

Please send an anonymized abstract of 200-250 words, by January 5, 2026, to [email protected]. Presentations are expected to be approximately 45 minutes long (30 minutes for the paper itself, followed by 15 minutes of q&a).

Keynote speaker: Rachana Kamtekar, Cornell University

This event is hosted by the Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies and the Department of Philosophy, University of South Florida.