{"product_id":"9781041046967","title":"Speaking with Houses A Cross-Cultural Critique of Heidegger’s Ontology","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpeaking with Houses\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Cross-Cultural Critique of Heidegger’s Ontology\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMichael Linzey\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book critically examines the concept of “Being” in Western philosophy and its manifestation in architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book traverses diverse cultural and historical contexts, analysing five architectural works: the Djoser Step Pyramid in ancient Egypt, the Pantheon in imperial Rome, the Tai-an tea house in late medieval Japan, the Te Tokanganui-a-Noho meeting house in colonial New Zealand and Mies van der Rohe’s Seagram Building in modern New York. Through these case studies, it challenges Martin Heidegger’s assertion that “language is the house of Being,” proposing instead that “Being” is a construct specific to Western ontology. By exploring architectural \u003ci\u003epoiesis\u003c\/i\u003e across various cultures, the book reveals that the Western notion of “Being” is not a universal foundation for architectural creation. Each examined structure embodies distinct cultural and philosophical principles, such as the concept of \u003ci\u003emū\u003c\/i\u003e in Japanese tea houses, which signifies “neither Being nor non-Being,” and the “no-Being” tradition in Māori \u003ci\u003etikanga\u003c\/i\u003e. This comparative analysis underscores the diversity of architectural expressions and their underlying philosophies, offering readers a nuanced understanding of how different cultures conceptualize existence and space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an invaluable resource for scholars in architecture, philosophy and cultural studies. Its interdisciplinary approach provides a comprehensive critique of Western metaphysical assumptions, encouraging readers to reconsider the relationship between language, being, and architectural form. By integrating architectural analysis with philosophical inquiry, it fosters a deeper appreciation of cultural diversity in architectural practices and invites academics to explore alternative ontological perspectives in the built environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Linzey \u003c\/b\u003eis Senior Lecturer (1979-2017) at Auckland University \u003ci\u003eWaipapa Taumata Rau\u003c\/i\u003e who specialises in Architectural Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781041046967\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63761347182732,"sku":"9781041046967","price":58.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781041046967","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}