Byzantinisches Archiv ¿ Series Philosophica is dedicated to the new and rapidly growing field of research into Byzantine philosophical texts. It considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research on Byzantine philosophy based on solid philological and historical foundations. Its aim is to publish conference volumes, monographs and critical editions. Each volume is written and edited by leading scholars in the field. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing. Editor in Chief: Sergei Mariev (Munich). Editorial Board: John Demetracopoulos (Patras), Jozef Matula (Olomouc), John Monfasani (Albany), Inmaculada Pérez Martín (Madrid), Brigitte Tambrun-Krasker (Paris)