Gretchen Reydams-Schils

Gretchen Reydams-Schils is a Professor in the Program of Liberal Studies at the University of Notre Dame, with concurrent appointments in Classics, Philosophy, and Theology. Her research focuses on ancient philosophy, particularly Platonism and Stoicism, and their intersections with theology and classical studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Classics/Ancient Philosophy from UC Berkeley, an M.A. in Classics from the University of Cincinnati, and a B.A. in Classics (magna cum laude) from KU Leuven, Belgium.

Reydams-Schils is renowned for her work on Plato's Timaeus, Stoic ethics in Roman philosophy, and the reception of ancient thought in late antiquity. Her major publications include Demigurge and Providence (1999), The Roman Stoics (2005), and Calcidius on Plato's Timaeus (2020). She directs the 'Notre Dame Workshop on Ancient Philosophy' and was awarded the 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship.

• Key Research Themes: Platonism, Stoicism, ancient cosmology, Christian reception of classical texts, and Roman philosophical pedagogy.
• Awards: 2024 Guggenheim Fellow, multiple book prizes, and editorial leadership in classical studies.
• Professional Roles: Editor of Plato's Timaeus as Cultural Icon (2003) and co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of Roman Philosophy (2023).

Her recent articles explore themes like Stoic moral psychology, Seneca's Platonism, and the philosophical legacy of Musonius Rufus. She actively engages with contemporary debates on ancient philosophy's relevance to modern ethics and intellectual history.