A Companion to Ancient Philosophy

The papers treat central topics in ancient philosophy, such as the problem of sources or the practice of ancient philosophical commentary. A series of papers explore the development of various disciplines, such as mathematics, logic, grammar, physics, and medicine, in their relation to ancient philosophy. Each paper informs the reader of the current state of debate concerning its topic, and pushes the dialogue further by expressesing the particular view of its author. The volume presents a lively introduction, a bibliography, and an index, making this book an excellent resource for students and scholars alike. Non-specialists will find this Companion accessible and rewarding, while specialists will be inspired to revisit controversial questions anew.