An edition of Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy
(2004)
Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy
theoria in its cultural context
by Andrea Wilson Nightingale
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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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Table of Contents
Introduction : theorizing the ancient theorists
Theoria as a cultural practice
Inventing philosophic theoria
The fable of philosophy in Plato's Republic
Theorizing the beautiful body : from Plato to Philip of Opus
"Useless" knowledge : Aristotle's rethinking of theoria
Epilogue : "broken knowledge"? : theoria and wonder.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-299) and indexes.
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