Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy
Subtitle: theoria in its cultural context
By: Andrea Wilson Nightingale.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Cambridge, U.K; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 311
Subjects: Philosophy, Ancient; Truth; Knowledge, Theory of
Other titles: Theoria in its cultural context
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-299) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : theorizing the ancient theorists; title: Theoria as a cultural practice; title: Inventing philosophic theoria; title: The fable of philosophy in Plato's Republic; title: Theorizing the beautiful body : from Plato to Philip of Opus; title: "Useless" knowledge : Aristotle's rethinking of theoria; title: Epilogue : "broken knowledge"? : theoria and wonder.