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HomeMIT 4.241J Theory of City Form, Spring 2013Lec 2: Normative Theory I: The City as Supernatural
MIT 4.241J Theory of City Form, Spring 2013
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Lec 2: Normative Theory I: The City as Supernatural
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Description: This lecture focuses on the cosmic model of the city, and the city as a consciousness and expression of religion. Some examples discussed include Solomon’s temple, Eliade’s depiction of the archaic man, feng shui, Athens, and barays.
Instructor: Julian Beinart