| Description |
1 online resource (x, 311 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction : theorizing the ancient theorists -- Theoria 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 |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-299) and indexes |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Knowledge, Theory of.
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Philosophy, Ancient.
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Truth.
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epistemology.
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truth.
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PHILOSOPHY -- History & Surveys -- Ancient & Classical.
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Knowledge, Theory of
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Philosophy, Ancient
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Truth
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Philosophie
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Wahrheitstheorie
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Kennis.
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Filosofie.
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Waarheid.
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Griekse oudheid.
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Griechenland Altertum
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0511211392 |
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9780511211393 |
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0521838258 |
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9780521838252 |
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0511216769 |
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9780511216763 |
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0511213166 |
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9780511213168 |
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0511214979 |
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9780511214974 |
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9780511482564 |
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0511482566 |
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1280541091 |
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9781280541094 |
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1107150582 |
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9781107150584 |
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