The Philosopher

Charles Francis Brittain

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Nationality:
American
Branchs:
Ancient philosophy, Hellenistic philosophy, Platonic tradition
Period:
21st-century philosophy

The synopsis

Charles Francis Brittain (born 1966) is an American philosopher and the Susan Linn Sage Professor of Philosophy and Humane Letters at Cornell University. He specializes in ancient philosophy, specifically Hellenistic philosophy. His work lies within the Platonic tradition and draws on texts from Cicero, Augustine, and Simplicius. He is the author of several books, including 'Philo of Larissa' and 'Cicero: On Academic Scepticism'.

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