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OverviewTo 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 the problem of equivocal reference, Julie Ward's book seeks to illuminate the nature of traditional theoria as ancient festival-attendance as well as the philosophical account developed in Plato and Aristotle. First, she examines the traditional use referring to periodic festivals, including their complex social and political arrangements, then she considers the subsequent use by Plato and Aristotle. Broadly speaking, she discerns a common thread running throughout both uses: namely, the notion of having a visual experience of the sacred or divine. Thus her book aims to illuminate the nature of philosophical theoria described by Plato and Aristotle in light of traditional, festival theoria. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Julie K. Ward (Loyola University, Chicago)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.90cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.60cm Weight: 0.470kg ISBN: 9781316519417ISBN 10: 1316519414 Pages: 230 Publication Date: 16 December 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviews'Scholars interested in theory in the study of religion, both past and present, should be thankful to Ward for her splendid work.' Nickolas P. Roubekas, Religious Studies Review Author InformationJulie K. Ward is Professor Emerita of Philosophy at Loyola University, Chicago. Her publications include Feminism and Ancient Philosophy (1996), Aristotle on Homonymy, Dialectic and Science (Cambridge University Press, 2008), and many journal articles. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |