Gerasimos Vokos

Gerasimos Vokos (1948-2019) was born in Athens. He completed his secondary education at Leonteios Lyceum and then studied philosophy in France and linguistics in Switzerland. He taught History of Philosophy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki from 1978 until his retirement, initially in the Department of Philosophy and Education and later in the Department of Political Science, from which he retired as an emeritus professor. He was a profound scholar of the History of Philosophy, known for his sharp intellect and unique sense of humor, inspiring his students with his passion for the field. He passed away in Athens on April 14, 2019, at the age of 71, during a hospital stay at Evangelismos Hospital.