ipl-logo

Henri Lefebvre's Theory Of Space

1236 Words5 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Importance of communication in social life

Henri Lefebvre in his book, The Production of Space, puts forward the proposition that space is a social product and this social space is produced within the social relations existing in the society. However, this concept is concealed by the illusion of transparency and the realistic illusion. He begins the book by going back to the history of space wherein space was perceived only in geometrical sense and it represented an empty area, but over time, many thinkers such as Descartes contributed towards shaping a more reasonable concept for space. Lefebvre further talks about the shift from the philosophy of space to the science of space. This idea was formed when mathematicians, disengaging themselves from philosophy seized space and time into …show more content…

For this purpose, he proposes to do away with the existing codes relating to space which have been disintegrating for a long time now or construct new codes which adds to these existing codes of space. Therefore, there is a need for the reversal of the dominant tendency which will lead to a movement from products to production. He then comes to the proposition that social space is a social product which can be expanded to be explained as space has its own reality within the present mode of production within the society. social space will thus be distinguishable from mental space and physical space. However, this fact is hidden due to the existence of double illusion namely: ⁃ The illusion of transparency- This illusion provides a perspective that space is free of traps. This proposition is in connection to the idea of classical philosophy bound with western culture which overemphasised the importance and validity of speech and the written word to the impair a social practice which it designed to hide. Anything which is not communicated ceased to exist. This idea lead to the existence of the illusion of transparency. This illusion is consider to be linked closely with philosophical …show more content…

As the concept of social space is relatively new in nature and due to its complexity, analysis of the same becomes difficult. Social space contains (1) social relations of production which can be described as the biological relationship shared by the different sexes and between age groups alongside the family organisation. (2) relations of production which refers to the division of labor and the hierarchical form of relationship they excersice in the production process. These two relations are interrelated according to Lefebvre and their interrelationship constituted the social reproduction. However, with the introduction of capitalism and neo-capitalism, a three tiered interrelated levels have been introduced which are (1) biological reproduction which is the family, (2) reproduction of labor power which constitutes the working class and (3) reproduction of social relations of production which constitutes those relationships which are basic to capitalism. Lefebvre develops a conceptual triad which

Show More
Related
1054 Words | 5 Pages

“We were all talking about the space between us all and the people who hide themselves behind a wall of illusion. Never glimpse the truth – then it’s far too late when they pass away” quoted George Harrison, an English guitarist and songwriter. He meant that some people cannot handle reality, they need a way to escape and be what or who they want. However, when they create these illusions, they create distance between themselves and the real world (a space is made). And the only time people regret having that space is when their loved ones are gone; then they realize that they had something good.

Read More
360 Words | 2 Pages

Alan Lightman, a physicist, social entrepreneur, and creative writer of various works, including Our Place in the Universe: “Face to Face with the Infinite,” is written for the general public. This essay, takes the reader through humanity’s scientific discovery. For example, in his introduction, Lightman catches the reader’s attention by telling his own story so the readers can relate to it. Throughout the essay, the concept of size is predominant. Lightman conveys our place in the universe through the representation of a scale to let readers understand the universe.

Read More
948 Words | 4 Pages

The use of text “sense of places” only focuses on the negative impacts of technology on culture and didn’t talk about the positives at all. But, if he used the word “perception”, he could be able to have better perspectives and convincing arguments against people’s spatial awareness of the risks and benefits of

Read More
1443 Words | 6 Pages

Through sociological perspective, we can view the society by the way it was set up and how it affects us. This paper consists of four different points or section that I saw in the movie that displays social issues and can be compared on how society works in real life. The first section in this paper discusses about the controlling administration which countenances the actions of a person. The second section which is euthanasia shows a system of emitting life when a society observed a single person as functionless. The third section explains how a family became a part of impersonal social group.

Read More
936 Words | 4 Pages

The material world is filled with half-seen images of the truth of forms. What we perceive to be true is actually only a reflection of the forms the world represents and by trusting what we see and

Read More
822 Words | 4 Pages

From the early ages, Space and the concept of Space Exploration has retained a notion of mystique and intrigue ever since the first astrologists gazed up at the stars. With the launch of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong became the first person to ever step on the moon. Many years of struggle as well as many lives being lost has only led to greater discoveries but the sacrifices that were made will always be mourned and remembered. And despite the risks, the notion of space travel has led us to many different discoveries and truths about the galaxy. The aims of the space program today should be centered around obtaining the brightest of mankind, to get them involved, provide safety, and continue to fulfill the treaty which “bans the use of placing

Read More
519 Words | 3 Pages

Albert Bierstadt made the space look like the individual observing the painting is actually there, because he used two point perspective in his work. Two point perspective is having two vanishing points within an artwork. Space helps someone picture the artwork more in depth. The shapes of the old mill, Mountains, and trees are flat and has light color. Value is the lightness or darkness of colors.

Read More
1285 Words | 6 Pages

Space refers to the gap between two objects. iii. Connections are relationships bridging the space between people and places. 2. How Do Geographers Describe Where Things Are?

Read More
1160 Words | 5 Pages

All who inhabit the earth have a different opinion on the universe and the study of the cosmos. While many are eager to learn, some prefer to focus only on the world in front of them. The pros and cons to having a wide understanding and perspective of the universe vary depending on prior knowledge and opinions. While some would rather halt space exploration entirely, many still hunger and yearn to learn more about the universe around them. The human race needs to gain more knowledge of space with a new perspective to better understand their past, home, and universe.

Read More
1595 Words | 7 Pages

Kant argues that transcendental realism about space lacks the necessary explanatory power to account for the existence of incongruent counterparts, whereas Kant’s preferred view, namely transcendental idealism about space, can explain it (4:286). The latter view proposes that Transcendental Idealism about Space: Spatial properties had by objects are somehow dependent on human sensibility. The first section of this essay will be devoted to an explication of Kant’s argument. In the second section, I consider how the argument is significant for Kant’s larger project in the Transcendental Aesthetic.

Read More
1079 Words | 5 Pages

Within this essay, I will challenge Parmenides’ statement that man’s senses deceive our judgement of reality as faulty, since he thinks that thoughts are senseless if not related to a physical object. I believe that if he were to accept an atomist view in that the world is made up of many elements, then his argument would become valid; he does not suggest a clear reason why we are able to think of things that are not existent in the real world. Parmenides’ theory states that something that ‘is’ must exist therefore, it is continuous and indestructible ; it will never come into being or grow into anything else as it has always existed as one entity. Parmenides believes existence can be recognized through thought or reasoning. In Parmenides’ only surviving poem he comes to the conclusion that reality is “one being” by describing an encounter with a Goddess who teaches him the premises of what ‘is’ and what ‘is not’.

Read More
1396 Words | 6 Pages

Jurgen Habermas and Pierre Bourdieu view society as organized on the basis of social reproduction through their theory of lifeworld and system and social space rather than the economic or material reproduction that has been put to blame for shaping social life. Habermas conceptualized Lifeworld as our day-to-day life where we interact and share our ideas with others to build identities, negotiate situational understandings, and create social solidarity. All of this takes place in a public sphere, which is a necessity where debates take place and ideas are shared in order to understand our connected word. After Jurgen Habermas, French sociologist, Pierre Bourdieu, developed a critical approach through social space that takes into consideration how individual’s attitudes and behaviors are formed as well as their subjectivity in the world. Both Jurgen Habermas and Pierre Bourdieu tried to understand the modern capitalistic society and the differences of social class and social reproduction through their concepts of

Read More
846 Words | 4 Pages

Capitalism is understood to be the “economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.” In modern society, capitalism has become the dominant economic system and has become so integrated that it has resulted in a change in the relationships individuals have with other members of society and the materials within society. As a society, we have become alienated from other members of society and the materials that have become necessary to regulate ourselves within it, often materials that we ourselves, play a role in producing. Capitalism has resulted in a re-organization of societies, a more specialized and highly segmented division of labour one which maintains the status quo in society by alienating the individual. Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim theorize on how power is embodied within society and how it affects the individuals of society.

Read More
1462 Words | 6 Pages

conditions after the industrial revolution. The third part will discuss the technology in industry through the case study in German. The last part will discuss the workers conditions in capitalist society and the child labor . this paper will use a part of Marx 's theory about capitalism . Modernity is a

Read More
1577 Words | 7 Pages

For the non-religious person, space becomes universally neutral. The religious person perceives space very differently- their perception of space is differentiated. Their disposition will change when in the profane space such as a supermarket and a sacred space such as the church. Differentiated spaces on the basis of their sacred value ensure a form of “cosmos”- that which can prevent the complete formation of “chaos”.

Read More

More about Henri Lefebvre's Theory Of Space

Related Topics

Open Document