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Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy : theoria in its cultural context /

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 philosophi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Nightingale, Andrea Wilson
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (x, 311 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-299) and indexes.
ISBN:0511211392
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