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On the Philosophy of the City

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posted on 2023-05-24, 06:28 authored by Keith JacobsKeith Jacobs, Jeffery MalpasJeffery Malpas
Philosophy has its origins in the city, and in the context of our own highly urbanised modes of living, the relationship between philosophy and the city is more important than ever. The city is the place in which most humans now play out their lives, and the place that determines much of the cultural, social, economic, and political life of the contemporary world. Towards a Philosophy of the City explores a wide range of approaches and perspectives in a way that is true to the city’s complex and dynamic character. The volume begins with a comprehensive introduction that identifies the key themes and then moves through four parts, examining the concept of the city itself, its varying histories and experiences, the character of the landscapes that belong to the city, and finally the impact of new technologies for the future of city spaces. Each section takes up aspects of the thinking of the city as it develops in relation to particular problems, contexts, and sometimes as exemplified in particular cities. This volume provides an invaluable resource for students and scholars in Philosophy, Geography, Sociology and Urban Studies.

History

Publication title

Philosophy and the City: Interdisciplinary and Transcultural Perspectives

Editors

K Jacobs and J Malpas

Pagination

ix-xxii

ISBN

978-1-78660-459-0

Department/School

School of Social Sciences

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield

Place of publication

Lanham, United States

Extent

17

Rights statement

Copyright 2019 Keith Jacobs and Jeff Malpas

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Urban planning; Expanding knowledge in philosophy and religious studies

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