Justin Barney

Assistant Professor of Classics and Philosophy

Location:

510 Sprau Tower, Mail Stop 5338

Mailing address:

Department of World Languages and Literatures
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5338 USA

Office hours:

M 12:00pm – 1:00pm

R 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Education:

PhD., Classical Studies, University of Michigan, 2022
M.A., Philosophy, University of Michigan, 2021
M.A., Comparative Studies, Brigham Young University, 2015
B.A., Classical Studies, Brigham Young University, 2012

Research Interests:

Ancient Philosophy
Greek and Roman Mythography and Mythological Interpretation
Herculaneum Papyrology

Bio:

Dr. Justin Barney is an assistant professor with a joint position in the Classics section of the Department of World Languages and Literatures and in Philosophy

His research focuses on the intersection of philosophy and religion in the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. He writes on philosophical treatments of myth and religious cult, and works with other faculty on campus on issues surrounding the Herculaneum Papyri, a collection of philosophical texts preserved by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE.

Dr. Barney also enjoys fermentation, gardening, and swimming.