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Josiah Ober

American historian of ancient Greece · United States · On the map · Academics · Born 1953 · age 73

Josiah Ober is an American historian of ancient Greece and classical political theorist. He is Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis Professor in honor of Constantine Mitsotakis, and professor of classics and political science, at Stanford University, and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution.

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Awards

Goodwin Award1989
Guggenheim Fellowship

About this person

His teaching and research link ancient Greek history and philosophy with modern political theory and practice on democracy.

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1953 · age 73

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