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“We are never real historians, but always near poets, and our emotion is perhaps nothing but an expression of a poetry that was lost.”

Quote by Gaston Bachelard

Book:The Poetics of Space

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The Poetics of Space

This book delves into the philosophical and emotional aspects of spaces in architecture, analyzing their impact on human experience and perception. more

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Gaston Bachelard

French philosopher known for his work in epistemology, poetics, and the philosophy of science. His writings have had a profound impact on 20th-century philosophy, particularly in understanding human cognition and the scientific method. more

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