ISBN:
0521838258
Language:
English
Pages:
X, 311 S
,
23 cm
Year of publication:
2004
Parallel Title:
Online-Ausg. Nightingale, Andrea Wilson, 1959 - Spectacles of truth in classical Greek philosophy
DDC:
184
Keywords:
Philosophy, Ancient
;
Truth
;
Knowledge, Theory of
;
Plato v427-v347 Res publica
;
Aristoteles v384-v322 Ethica Nicomachea
;
Theoria
Abstract:
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
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction : theorizing the ancient theoristsTheoria 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.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269 - 299) and indexes
