Colin Guthrie King

Colin Guthrie King is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Providence College, specializing in the history of ancient philosophy and science. His research focuses on ancient practices of argumentation, Aristotle’s theory of argumentation, and ancient logic, alongside the history of zoology and astronomy in antiquity. He also explores the influence of 19th-century Classics on textual constitution and authority.

• Primary Affiliation: Associate Professor of Philosophy at Providence College
• Secondary Affiliation: Lecturer in Logic at Universität Basel

King’s work bridges disciplines such as Philosophy, History of Science, and Classics, with particular attention to historical epistemology and textual traditions.

His recent presentations include analyses of Plato’s Timaeus and Aristotle’s Analytics at international conferences in 2018, reflecting his deep engagement with classical philosophical systems and their methodologies.