PhD Candidate
Jesse graduated with a BA in Classics, and a BA in Philosophy, summa cum laude, in 2013. Currently enrolled in the dual-degree program (MA in Classics / PhD in Philosophy), Jesse’s main research interests lie in ancient philosophy, particularly in the philosophical thought of the Platonic and Neo-Platonic traditions, as well as Stoicism. Jesse’s favorite ancient authors, moreover, are Plato & Seneca, and when he is not able to read them, he composes music on the piano.