Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy : theoria in its cultural context / / Andrea Wilson Nightingale.
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 philosoph...
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| Year of Publication: | 2004 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | x, 311 p. |
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| Other title: | Theoria in its cultural context |
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| Summary: | 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. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-299) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 0511211392 0521838258 (hbk.) |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Andrea Wilson Nightingale. |