Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy

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.

Year

2009

Language

English

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Editions

6

Pages

324

ISBN

9780521117791

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