Mr Jules EvansPolicy Director, Centre for the History of EmotionsEmail: j.evans@qmul.ac.ukProfileResearchProfileBefore joining the Centre I worked as an independent researcher and journalist, exploring how people use ancient philosophy today. I do a lot of work in public engagement, and enjoy exploring intelligent ideas with public audiences.ResearchResearch Interests: I have two major research interests. Firstly, I am interested in the relationship between classical philosophy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and the modern politics of well-being. I wrote a book on that topic which was published in 2012. Secondly, I am interested in the history of ecstasy and ecstatic experiences in modern culture, and how altered states of consciousness can be healing for us, as well as toxic. I am writing a book about this second area of research. Stoicism in modern life Philosophy as a way of life CBT and its roots in Greek philosophy The modern politics of well-being The history of ecstasy Ecstasy and its place in the arts, religion, medicine and politics