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

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.Description: x, 311 pOther title:
  • Theoria in its cultural context
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  • 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.

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