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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Main Author: Tschochohei, Philipp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fondazione Università Ca’ Foscari 2024-07-01
Series:JoLMA
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Online Access:http://doi.org/10.30687/Jolma/2723-9640/2024/01/010