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The Ethics of Architecture offers a short and approachable scholarly introduction to a timely question: in a world of increasing population density, how does one construct habitable spaces that promote social goals such as health, happiness, environmental friendliness, and justice? A preface offers specific discussion of architecture during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
List of contents
- Preface
- Built Forms and Ethics: The General Issues
- Chapter 1. Creating Buildings
- Chapter 2. Creating Environments
- Chapter 3. Creating Communities
- Chapter 4. Creating Art
- Chapter 5. Creating Justice
- Chapter 6. Creating Being
- Chapter 7. Epilogue: Afterthoughts; or Thoughts After Walking
- Acknowledgments
About the author
Mark Kingwell is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto and a contributing editor of Harper's Magazine. He has lectured widely to academic and popular audiences throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and of the Royal Society of Arts (U.K.).
Summary
The Ethics of Architecture offers a short and approachable scholarly introduction to a timely question: in a world of increasing population density, how does one construct habitable spaces that promote social goals such as health, happiness, environmental friendliness, and justice? A preface offers specific discussion of architecture during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ethics in Architecture is a timely reminder of the professional responsibilities of those charged with making the world a better place through their thoughtful interventions in the built environment.
