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