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https://doi.org/10.5673/sip.62.1.3
Ancient Polis as a Fertile Ground for Reimagining Contemporary Pleasurable Places
Sanja Iguman
; Sveučilište u Beogradu, Institut za filozofiju i društvenu teoriju, Srbija
Ivan Nišavić
; Sveučilište u Beogradu, Institut za filozofiju i društvenu teoriju, Srbija
Sažetak
This paper deals with the contemporary, dynamic relation between people and
the places they inhabit, by examining whether relative antique philosophical concepts – eudaimonia
and hedonism – might serve as a basis for what we call today well-being. Further,
this paper explores Socrates’ and Plato’s belief that a polis (ancient city-state) was a significant
social phenomenon, far more important than individuals’ well-being. Building upon this
premise, the paper navigates the intricate relationship between individual and collective wellbeing
within modern urban contexts. The thin line between hedonism and self-interest is
investigated in the contemporary urban framework – that of an individualistic, consumerist,
and materialistic world, with limited and shared spaces and resources.
In conclusion, this paper advocates for a rethinking of the ancient Greek polis as a source of
inspiration for reimagining urban futures, by integrating historical wisdom with contemporary
urban planning practices to foster more equitable, sustainable, and fulfilling urban environments.
Ključne riječi
city; eudaimonia; hedonism; place; polis; well-being
Hrčak ID:
318646
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Datum izdavanja:
1.7.2024.
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