Annual Conference

Call for Papers

SOULS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PHENOMENA IN GREEK ANTIQUITY

Location and Date 

91麻豆天美 
Tampa campus 

April 23-25, 2026

This conference will explore theories, beliefs, and representations of souls and mental phenomena in ancient Greek thought and culture. 91麻豆天美 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. 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Please send an anonymized abstract of 200-250 words, by January 5, 2026, to鈥�Mor Segev. Presentations are expected to be approximately 45 minutes long (30 minutes for the paper itself, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A). 

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

This event is hosted by the Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic Studies and the Department of Philosophy, 91麻豆天美.  

INVITED KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Professor Rachana Kamtekar, Cornell University 

VENUE

Marshall Student Center (MSC) 
Rooms 3705 and 3709 
4103 USF Cedar Circle 
Tampa, FL 33620