Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy
Nightingale, Andrea Wilson.
Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy theoria in its cultural context / [electronic resource] : Theoria in its cultural context Andrea Wilson Nightingale. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004. - x, 311 p.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-299) and indexes.
In an effort to conceptualize and legitimize theoretical philosophy, the Greek philosophers turned to a venerable cultural practice: theoria (state pilgrimage). In this traditional practice, an individual journeyed abroad to officially witness sacralized spectacles. This book examines the philosophic appropriations and transformations of the practice of theoria.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
GBA457019 bnb
Knowledge, Theory of.
Philosophy, Ancient.
Truth.
Electronic books.
B187.T7 / N54 2004eb
Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy theoria in its cultural context / [electronic resource] : Theoria in its cultural context Andrea Wilson Nightingale. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004. - x, 311 p.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-299) and indexes.
In an effort to conceptualize and legitimize theoretical philosophy, the Greek philosophers turned to a venerable cultural practice: theoria (state pilgrimage). In this traditional practice, an individual journeyed abroad to officially witness sacralized spectacles. This book examines the philosophic appropriations and transformations of the practice of theoria.
Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2009.
Available via World Wide Web.
Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
GBA457019 bnb
Knowledge, Theory of.
Philosophy, Ancient.
Truth.
Electronic books.
B187.T7 / N54 2004eb