Philosophy for Architects

Philosophy for Architects is an engaging and easy-to-grasp introduction to philosophical questions ofinterest to students of architectural theory. Topics include Aristotle´s theories of "visual imagination" and their relevance to digital design, the problem of optical correction as explored by Plato, Hegel´s theory of zeitgeist, and Kant´s 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.