Searching for the divine in Plato and Aristotle : philosophical Theoria and traditional practice /

To scholars of ancient philosophy, theoria denotes abstract thinking, with both Plato and Aristotle employing the term to signify philosophical contemplation. Yet it is surprising for some to find an earlier, traditional meaning referring to travel to festivals and shrines. In an attempt to dissolve...

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Main Author:	Ward, Julie K., 1952- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2022.
Subjects:	Plato > Criticism, Textual. Aristotle > Criticism, Textual. Theōria (The Greek word) Philosophy, Ancient. Pilgrims and pilgrimages in literature. Festivals in literature. Classical literature > History and criticism. Object (Philosophy) Knowledge, Theory of. Metaphysics. PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical.