Argument und Dichtung

Does a philosopher need the support of poets? Ancient sources suggest that Chrysipp of Soloi (3rd century BC), the greatest Stoic thinker of his time, quoted abundantly from poetry in his philosophical writings. For the first time, the collection and systematic analysis of these poetic quotations allows insight into a fascinating interplay of philosophy and poetry and expands our understanding of a thinker whose philosophical influence has lasted for millennia.