Donohoe, Janet

Place and Phenomenology

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ISBN 13:
9781786600301
author:
Donohoe, Janet
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield International
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
346
Dimensions:
22.61 x 14.99 x 2.29 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Movements,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£53.43

Description

Janet Donohoe's Place and Phenomenology explores the intersection of place and phenomenological thought, bringing together prominent scholars to examine the significance of phenomenology for our understanding of space and its impact on human experience.

The book delves into a range of topics, from the sacred to embodiment and identity, and from environmental art and architecture to liminal places. By applying phenomenological method and description to real-world locations such as rivers, mountains, and urban landscapes, Donohoe and her contributors shed new light on the role of place in shaping our philosophical and environmental perspectives.

This thought-provoking collection is relevant to ongoing discussions in human geography, architectural theory, environmental studies, and philosophy, offering a fresh perspective on the contributions of phenomenology to contemporary debates about space and its impact on human life.

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