The World as Allegory in Cartography
This philosophical essay explores the idea of the world as allegory in cartography, drawing on the works of Hannah Arendt, Walter Benjamin, and Nelson Goodman. It argues existentially that maps are not only representations of measurable objects, but also of aesthetic experiences. It analyses epis...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Fondazione Università Ca’ Foscari
2024-07-01
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Series: | JoLMA |
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Online Access: | http://doi.org/10.30687/Jolma/2723-9640/2024/01/010 |