Dmitri Nikulin’s Non-Being in Ancient Thought: Book Panel

A book panel at Boston College organized by Co-organized by Cinzia Arruzza (BU) and Gary Gurtler (BC) on Dmitri Nikulin’s Non-Being in Ancient Thought. "Being has been at the forefront of philosophical debate from its very beginnings, whereas non-being has been considered derivative of being and an obstacle for thought. Dmitri Nikulin (NSSR) argues that without non-being, being can neither be nor be thought. Non-Being in Ancient Thought provides a critical and historical genealogy of the concept of non-being in ancient philosophy, from Pre-Socratic thought to Neoplatonism, in the works of Parmenides, Democritus, Plato, Diogenes, Aristotle, Plotinus, and Simplicius. With Cinzia Arruzza (BU), Gary Gurtler (BC), Daniel Maryanovich (BC), and the author."

When 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on 21 November 2025
Building Boston College, Stokes Hall North 325