Dr. Jacques Bailly

Jacques Bailly teaches Greek and Latin at all levels as well as courses on Plato, Aristotle, and etymology. His primary scholarly interests lie in the philology of ancient philosophy, meaning that he enjoys working on close readings of the original Greek and Latin texts that deal with philosophical topics. He also has a strong interest in how Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and other ethical traditions absorbed, repurposed, and used ancient philosophy. His interest in words lands him in the national media spotlight once a year as an official pronouncer at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.