“We comfort ourselves by reliving memories of protection”
Book:The Poetics of Space
Quote by Gaston Bachelard
Work
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
Author
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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