Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy: theoria in its cultural context
/ Andrea Wilson Nightingale
Cambridge
: Cambridge University Press
, 2004.
x, 311 p.
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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. 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.
فلسفه قدیم
Philosophy, Ancient
Truth
Knowledge, Theory of
Nightingale, Andrea Wilson., نایتینگل، آندرئا ویلسون