Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy : theoria in its cultural context / / Andrea Wilson Nightingale.
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 philosoph...
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Year of Publication: | 2004 |
Language: | English |
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Physical Description: | x, 311 p. |
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