Peter Struck

Dr. Peter Struck, Associate Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, specializes in the history of ideas about meaning, focusing on myth, literary criticism, and divination. A celebrated educator, he received the Lindback Award and the Distinguished Teaching Award at Penn. His acclaimed book Birth of the Symbol won the C. J. Goodwin Award for outstanding classical studies. Dr. Struck has held prestigious fellowships, delivered lectures globally, and contributed to media outlets like NBC and the History Channel. At Penn, he directs the Benjamin Franklin Scholars program and founded the Integrated Studies Program.