A Philosopher Looks at Architecture

by Paul Guyer

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What should our buildings look like? Or is their usability more important than their appearance? Paul Guyer argues that the fundamental goals of architecture first identified by the Roman architect Marcus Pollio Vitruvius - good construction, functionality, and aesthetic appeal - have remained valid despite constant changes in human activities, building materials and technologies, as well as in artistic styles and cultures. Guyer discusses philosophers...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1108820425

ISBN13:9781108820424

Release Date:May 2021

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:216 Pages

Weight:0.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 7.7" x 7.7"

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Architecture Philosophy

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