Philosophy of the Home

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A searching account of the ethics and aesthetics of the home- the place that is most important in determining human happiness

A bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom - are these rooms all that make a home? Not at all, argues Emanuele Coccia. The buildings we inhabit are of immense psychological and cultural significance. They play a decisive role in human flourishing and, for hundreds of years, their walls and walkways, windows and doorways have guided our relationships with others and with ourselves. They reflect and reinforce social inequalities; they allow us to celebrate and cherish those we love. They are the places of return that allow us to venture out into the world.

In this intimate, elegantly argued account, Coccia shows how the architecture of home has shaped, and continues to shape, our psyches and our societies, before then masterfully leading us towards a more creative, ecological way of dwelling in the world.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9781802061017
Published: April 2024

Number of pages: 208
Width: 110 mm
Height: 180 mm
Depth: 15 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd