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The need for a critical education in a democracy, its difficulties, and how to reform this field requires urgent attention. This project begins with the premise that education is necessary for a vibrant democracy. While examining differing voices that advocate for educational reform, mainly that of Critical Pedagogy, it is

The need for a critical education in a democracy, its difficulties, and how to reform this field requires urgent attention. This project begins with the premise that education is necessary for a vibrant democracy. While examining differing voices that advocate for educational reform, mainly that of Critical Pedagogy, it is shown how conflicting forms are advocating similar ideals. Henry Giroux and David Horowitz, both reformers that are on opposite sides of the political spectrum appear to have similar goals. Yet, the question becomes how to solve these differences between these parties? By examining the philosophical origins of these projects and explicating differences rooted in human nature and the good, the basic differences can begin to be shown. In showing these differences it requires going back to the work of Kant. Kant shows the necessity of beginning with philosophy and examining basic assumptions in order to begin to critique and build an education that would guarantee equality.
ContributorsNolen, Matthew (Author) / Wise, Greg (Thesis advisor) / Anderson, Owen (Committee member) / Ramsey, Ramsey (Committee member) / Arizona State University (Publisher)
Created2011
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Architecture has the potential to promote introspection when collaborating with natural elements that invoke observation of the natural world. Through a distinct coalition with natural light, materiality, and deliberate design, a space can transcend the user into a new realm that bridges the natural and the built environment. Suppose architecture

Architecture has the potential to promote introspection when collaborating with natural elements that invoke observation of the natural world. Through a distinct coalition with natural light, materiality, and deliberate design, a space can transcend the user into a new realm that bridges the natural and the built environment. Suppose architecture is organized systemically to solely mediate the user and the natural world, offering opportunities for observation. In that case, it may catalyze the user to access their internal processes and sensations of the world around them. The abstract philosophies of Transcendentalism as a literary form can be translated through architecture as a physical form. Examining proponents of Transcendentalism and its emphasis on nature and individualism can establish a precedent for architecture as a tool for introspection. The works of light Artist James Turrell and the role of experiential architecture further demonstrate how natural light can organically supplement the overall effect of physical space. A synthesis of these underlying paradigms can produce architecture that exceeds its physical form and built environment and, instead, enters a metaphysical realm. This thesis seeks to demonstrate that if programs are designed to be associated with nature, there is an architectural manipulation through the senses and the natural environment, possibly providing opportunities for humans to achieve an elevated sense of introspection. This particular exploration of architecture can further supplement existing design practices and philosophical theories as it joins with nature, potentially promoting an introspective impact on the user’s psyche and cognizance.

ContributorsDaas, Aneesa (Author) / Murff, Warren (Thesis director) / Hejduk, Renata (Committee member) / Renard, Helene (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / The Design School (Contributor) / School of Art (Contributor)
Created2023-05