Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy [electronic resource] : theoria in its cultural context / Andrea Wilson Nightingale.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.Description: x, 311 pOther title:
  • Theoria in its cultural context
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • B187.T7 N54 2004eb
Online resources: 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.
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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.

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