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

Author: Nightingale, Andrea Wilson.

Imprint:Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.

Descriptionx, 311 p. ; 24 cm.

Note: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.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-299) and indexes.

Note: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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