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.


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Knowledge, Theory of.
Philosophy, Ancient.
Truth.


Electronic books.

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