Headshot of Laura De Santis

Graduate Student in Residence

lauradesantis@ucsb.edu

About

Research Interests:

  • Ancient Greek Philosophy
  • Feminist Studies
  • Women's Studies

Education:

 B.A. Philosophy, University of Turin (2022)

        Thesis: "Diotima's figure in Plato's Symposium: a woman's mask for a philosophical theft"

        Supervisors: Prof. Federico Maria Petrucci (University of Turin) and Prof. Caterina Pellò (University of Geneva)

M.A. Philosophy, University of Turin (2024)

        Thesis: "Female nature between Plato's The Republic and Timaeus: a precious resource or a moral punishment?"

        Supervisors: Prof. Federico Maria Petrucci (University of Turin) and Prof. Caterina Pellò (University of Geneva)

Research:

My research interests revolve mainly around Plato, on whose work I have carried out analyses that combine the history of ancient philosophy's methods and a feminist perspective. I am currently invested in exploring the ramifications of the monosexual gender system prevalent in antiquity in some works by Plato and Aristotle.

Bio:

In my free time, I love: cooking and trying new recipes from all around the globe, walking, training in combat sports (mainly boxing), and reading feminist essays and novels.