Scuola di Dottorato in Studi Umanistici
Dottorato in Culture Classiche e
Moderne
CRISIS
Images, Interpretations and Reactions in the Greek, Latin and
Byzantine World
Our time seems to be ruled by crisis. Economic, cultural and social crisis, which leads to a loss of
identity and dismay. Nevertheless, crisis, when properly detected and analysed, may represent a rare
opportunity for change and renewal. Given the specific nature of the present condition, an
exploration of how the concept of crisis has been recognized, categorised, understood, and
addressed over the past ages of our civilization seems to be necessary. Indeed, such an analysis may
be lead to a better definition of the meaning of modern times, either by analogy or contrast.
The Scuola di Dottorato in Culture Classiche e Moderne —PhD programme in Greek, Latin and
Byzantine Philology— of the University of Turin will host a conference exploring the theme of
Crisis in the Greek, Latin and Byzantine world, focusing particularly on philological and literary
aspects.
Proposals are welcomed from PhD students and early career researchers. Suggested research topics
include but are not limited to:
 The concept of Crisis and its representation
 Reactions and solutions to Crisis
 Implications of Crisis in Philology and Literature: Crisis of a genre, author, character, text or
hermeneutic paradigm
PhD students and fellow researchers interested in delivering a twenty/twenty-five-minute paper are
invited to submit an abstract (300 words max.) to dottoranditorino@gmail.com by July, 8th.
Abstracts may be anonymously submitted as .pdf documents (file name: first three words of paper
title).
The conference will take place approximately in the second half of October. The results of the
selection will be announced by July, 22nd. Further information on dates and location will be
provided soon.