Researchers at the Department work whithin the disciplines Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas. Research is often carried out within the the frame of a collaborative project, or by individual scholars. Visit our project presentations to learn more.
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Saint Birgitta of Sweden: paving the way for female writers and philosophers
Martin Luther referred to her as "crazy Birgitta", while August Strindberg called her a "devilish woman". Saint Birgitta of Sweden had a strong influence on female writers and philosophers during the Renaissance in Italy. This is revealed by new research at UiO.
How the researchers are studying the private lives of two thousand year old people
In the UiO’s papyrus collection are receipts, passport stamps and personal texts about love.
Antarctica: Everyone wants it, but no one owns it
For over 70 years seven different countries have claimed sovereignty over parts of Antarctica. But are these claims legitimate? This issue is now going to be considered by a group of philosophers.
Publications
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Reading Poetry, Writing Genre English Poetry and Literary Criticism in Dialogue with Classical Scholarship
Nov. 26, 2018 9:19 AM
Professor i klassiske språk Silvio Friedrich Bär har sammen med Emily Hauser fra University of Exeter redigert boken, som han også har bidratt til med en kapitel.
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Thin Objects. An Abstractionist Account.
Nov. 21, 2018 9:55 AM
Professor i filosofi Øystein Linnebo er aktuell med en ny bok hvor han avmystifiserer abstrakte objekter som tall og sett.