C.D.C. Reeve

C.D.C. Reeve is the Delta Kappa Epsilon Distinguished Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His expertise lies in ancient Greek philosophy, with a focus on Plato and Aristotle. He has authored influential books such as Philosopher-Kings (1988), Socrates in the Apology (1989), and Action, Contemplation, and Happiness (2012), recognized by Choice as outstanding academic works. Reeve is also a leading translator of classical texts, including Plato’s Republic (2004) and Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics (2014), often accompanied by detailed scholarly introductions and notes.

His research interests encompass ethical and political thought in classical antiquity, metaphysical frameworks in Aristotle, and the intersection of philosophy with literature. He explores topics like practical wisdom, the nature of the soul, and gender dynamics in Aristotle’s political writings. Reeve’s work bridges textual analysis with broader philosophical debates, emphasizing the relevance of ancient ideas to contemporary discourse.

• Awards:
  • Delta Kappa Epsilon Distinguished Professor
  • Outstanding Academic Book (1992, Choice) for Practices of Reason
  • Outstanding Academic Title (2012, Choice) for Action, Contemplation, and Happiness

Reeve’s editorial roles include General Editor of the New Hackett Aristotle Series, co-editor of the upcoming Aristotle Complete Works (with Pavlos Kontos), and co-editor of Aristotle: Associated Works (with István Bodnár and Pavel Gregoric). These projects reflect his commitment to advancing scholarly access to Aristotle’s corpus. While no formal grants or advising details are provided, his translations and editorial work highlight collaborative and pedagogical contributions to the field.

He is also involved in cross-cultural scholarly initiatives, with multiple Chinese, Portuguese, and Russian editions of his books. Additionally, his translation of Marina Tsvetaeva’s The Story of Sonechka (scheduled for 2025) underscores his engagement with modern philosophical literature amid global academic challenges.