Philosophy for Architects (Architecture Briefs)

Philosophy for Architects (Architecture Briefs) by Branko, Mitrovic. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781568989945.

Philosophy for Architects is an engaging and easy-to-grasp introduction to philosophical questions ofinterest to students of architectural theory. Topics include Aristotles theories of "visual imagination" and their relevance to digital design, the problem of optical correction as explored by Plato, Hegels theory of zeitgeist, and Kants examinations of space and aesthetics, among others. Focusing primarily on nineteenth- and twentieth-century philosophy, it provides students with a wider perspective concerning philosophical problems that come up in contemporary architectural debates.