Evolution of ideas about architecture in philosophy: Plato, Schopenhauer, Gadamer

Abstract

In this paper reveals the evolution of the views of prominent European philosophers architecture from antiquity to the twentieth century. The architecture has a dual nature : on the one hand — this is a form of art , on the other hand — a purely utilitarian purpose. In this regard, in classical philosophy , the “philosophy of life” architecture is considered as an art form , standing on the lowest level among all of its forms (Plato, Schopenhauer ) . It was only in the 20th century formed the aesthetic installation, according to which architecture, as well as other forms of art , it is not only an expression of the spirit of the time , but due time , moreover, it becomes especially important for an understanding of man, his values and culture (Gadamer). Thus, the main conclusion of the article is that changes in the architecture — it’s not just a change of building styles and engineering designs , but “the embodiment of the spirit” , conveying the era, a visible philosophy era.