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Kristian Sheeley
Lecturer of Philosophy
Bio
I specialize in ancient Greek philosophy. My research focuses on Plato’s discussions of moral virtue and their connections with closely related subjects such as happiness, love, friendship, moral vice, moral psychology, asceticism, knowledge, and philosophical education. I am drawn to ancient philosophers not only because of their staggering achievements, but also because I think we can benefit from carefully incorporating some of their ideas into our own thinking and daily lives. My secondary areas of interest include ancient Asian philosophy and the Existentialist tradition, but I admire, study, and teach major texts from the entire history of philosophy up to the present. Outside of my work, I spend much of my time listening to and making music, reading great books, traveling, and skiing with my friends.
Education
PhD, Philosophy, University of Kentucky, 2023
MA, Philosophy, University of Kentucky, 2020
BA, Philosophy and English Literary Studies, Duquesne University, 2017
Research Interests / Area of Focus
Areas of Specialization: Ancient Philosophy, Plato, Ethics
Areas of Interest: Asian Philosophy, Existentialism
Selected Publications
Book (monograph):
The Virtue of Sōphrosunē in Plato’s Gorgias and Phaedrus. Albany: SUNY Press, forthcoming.
Peer-Reviewed Articles:
"Philosophical Rhetoric as Paideia in Plato's Phaedrus." Paideia and Performance, ed. Heather Reid, Henry Curcio, and Mark Ralkowski, 145-162. Parnassos Press, 2023.
"Moral Virtue as a Requisite for Illumination in the Platonic Tradition." Religions 12 (10): 838. 2021 https://doi.org/10.3390/rel12100838
Cimaksasky, Joseph, Kristian Sheeley, and Joseph R. Romano. "This Strange Creature: Plato and Conversion Experiences." Religions 12 (10): 847. 2021 https://doi.org/10.3390/rel12100847
Book Reviews:
A Less Familiar Plato: From Phaedo to Philebus by Kevin Corrigan (Cambridge University Press, 2023), The Review of Metaphysics, 77 (4): 711-713, 2024.
Reading Plato's Dialogues to Enhance Learning and Enquiry: Exploring Socrates’ Use of Protreptic for Student Engagement by Mason Marshall (Routledge, 2020), Ancient Philosophy, 42 (1): 303-307, 2022.
Selected Presentations
"Strange and Sudden Wisdom in Plato's Dialogues" (co-authored with Joe Cimakasky). International Society for Neoplatonic Studies. Trinity College, Dublin, June 19-23, 2024
"Virtue and Asceticism in Plato." Philosophy Seminar Series. Boston University, April 5, 2024
"Comparing Theories of the Self in Plotinus and Yogic Philosophy." International Society for Neoplatonic Studies. Catania, Italy, June 7-10, 2023
"Philosophical Rhetoric as Paideia in Plato's Phaedrus." Fonte Aretusa, Paideia and Performance, Italy, May 30- June 2, 2022
"The Complementary Accounts of Virtue in Plato’s Gorgias and Phaedrus." Ancient Philosophy Society Graduate Student Dissertation Panel. Online, April 28, 2022
Awards and Honors
University of Kentucky Philosophy Department’s Dissertation Fellowship (Spring 2023)
University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for Courses Taught in the Philosophy Department (2021-2022)
