AUK Professor Completes Prestigious Fellowship at Dartmouth College

AUK professor of philosophy, Dr. Andrei Zavaliy, successfully completed his fellowship at Dartmouth College where he conducted research that had a transformative impact on the broader scholarly community. 
 
Dr. Zavaliy worked closely with Dr. Margaret Graver, the distinguished head of the Classics Department at Dartmouth College, who also served as his principal sponsor and mentor. This partnership laid the foundation for a profound research endeavor titled "Evolving Notions of Moral Guilt in Ancient Greek Ethos: Exploring Shame, Regret, and Remorse." 
 
The monograph focused on the intricate ways in which Ancient Greek authors perceived the aftermath of behavioral failures. His work also explored the utilization of the threat of consequences to guide an individual's behavior toward a more virtuous path. These inquiries strike at the core of modern moral psychology, and Dr. Zavaliy’s forthcoming book aims to provide a unique historical backdrop to the perennial question of moral motivation. 
 
Dr. Zavaliy reflected on the significance of his research project and its subsequent publication, stating, “The results of the accomplished research will enrich our understanding of the origin and development of important moral concepts and will positively contribute to the ongoing debates in contemporary moral psychology and moral philosophy. It is expected that the work, once published, will be of interest to both experienced scholars, students and anyone interested in the history of moral ideas and of various motivational strategies.” 
 
This fellowship program is an extension of the AUK and Dartmouth College partnership that has been running since 2004 and it is granted to an AUK faculty member on an annual basis. This allows professors to expand their research by collaborating with highly regarded professionals and utilizing resources needed to conduct and publish highly regarded research that would further advance their respective fields.