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Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry
Architecture for the Soul - Stephen Blackwood | Maiden Mother Matriarch 65
Apr 21, 2024
Philosopher and president of Ralston College, Stephen Blackwood, discusses the failings of modern architecture, the West's spiritual crisis post-World War II, and the veneration of subversion for subversion's sake. Topics include human preferences in architecture, traditional vs. contemporary architecture, the impact of subversion on society, and navigating societal norms in modern civilization.
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- Brutalist architecture reflects nihilistic ideology, denying higher goods like beauty and truth.
- Symmetry and ornamentation in traditional architecture prioritize harmony and beauty over modernist anti-human design.
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Brutalism as a Reflection of Cultural Malaise
Brutalist architecture conveys a message that human beings and beauty are insignificant. This form of architecture reflects a nihilistic ideology that denies any higher transcendent order. It symbolizes a cultural malaise that permeates different aspects of life, promoting a reductive materialism and a denial of higher goods like beauty and truth. The discussion highlights how architecture serves as a mirror to societal ideologies and values.
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