Platonic Summer Seminar 2025: Team:

Andrzej Serafin (UKEN)
Andrzej Serafin is a philosopher and academic from the University of Krakow (UKEN). His research focuses on Plato’s dialectics, phenomenology, and Hegel’s interpretation of Platonic thought. He has published works on the phenomenology of Plato’s philosophy, exploring the intersections of dialectical method and ontological principles in Plato’s texts. Serafin's expertise in Plato's philosophy and phenomenology positions him as a key figure in analyzing the philosophical foundations of the PlatoAI project.

Michał Bizoń (UJ)
Michał Bizoń is an academic at the Jagiellonian University (UJ) with a deep focus on ancient Greek philosophy, particularly the works of Plato and Aristotle. He has contributed significantly to the study of the psychological and ethical aspects of Greek philosophy, with particular attention to freedom and human will in Platonic thought. His knowledge of classical texts and philosophical psychology will support the project’s analysis of Socratic argumentative techniques and their application in the PlatoAI model.

Jakub Gomułka (AGH)
Jakub Gomułka is a researcher at the AGH University of Science and Technology with expertise in artificial intelligence and computational methods in the humanities. He has worked on AI projects related to philosophy, including ontology modeling and semantic networks. Gomułka’s background in computational intelligence and ontology will be instrumental in developing the AI model for PlatoAI, ensuring that the system can simulate Socratic dialogue effectively using natural language processing (NLP) techniques.

Sebastian Kondracki (SpeakLeash)
Sebastian Kondracki is an expert in artificial intelligence, particularly in natural language processing and machine learning applications. He has worked on the development of AI models with a focus on speech recognition and language processing. His expertise will contribute to the creation of an AI system capable of understanding and engaging in dynamic dialogues based on Plato’s texts, ensuring the technical aspects of the project’s implementation align with its philosophical goals.

Seweryn Blandzi (IFIS PAN)
Seweryn Blandzi is a philosopher at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology (IFIS PAN) with a research focus on ancient philosophy, particularly Plato and Aristotle. He has published on topics related to the translation of ancient texts and the interpretation of philosophical concepts, such as the nature of being and negation in Greek philosophy. Blandzi’s contributions to the analysis of Plato’s works and his expertise in ancient texts will be crucial for ensuring the philosophical rigor of the PlatoAI project.

Edward Halper (University of Georgia)
Edward Halper is a philosopher at the University of Georgia, specializing in Aristotle’s metaphysics and his theories of dynamis and agency. His publications explore key themes in ancient Greek philosophy, including the relationship between reality and its representation in Aristotelian thought. Halper’s expertise in metaphysical analysis and philosophical interpretation will help guide the conceptual framework for PlatoAI, particularly in the exploration of philosophical arguments and principles present in the Platonic dialogues.

Łukasz Lamża (Centrum Kopernika Badań Interdyscyplinarnych UJ)
Łukasz Lamża is a researcher at the Copernicus Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (UJ), focusing on the intersection of philosophy, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence. He has contributed to the development of interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human cognition and its relationship to technology. Lamża’s experience in cognitive science and AI will be essential for the project’s exploration of the cognitive and methodological aspects of Socratic questioning, providing insights into how Plato’s dialogues can be translated into an AI framework.

Jowita Guja (AGH University in Kraków)
Jowita Guja is a philosopher and cultural studies scholar. She heads the Laboratory for Virtual Reality Research – EduVRgameLab at AGH. Her research interests include virtual reality, philosophical anthropology, and the analysis of popular culture. She is the co-creator of the experimental VR application The Cave, an adaptation of a passage from Plato's Republic.