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 philosoph...

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Main Author:	Nightingale, Andrea Wilson
Corporate Author:	ebrary, Inc
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Subjects:	Knowledge, Theory of. Philosophy, Ancient. Truth. Electronic books.
Online Access:	An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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