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Philosophy through Design

Rethinking Design Practice for a Changing World

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Philosophy through Design

Rethinking Design Practice for a Changing World

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Description

Philosophy through Design proposes a new approach to design practice grounded in a philosophical reflection in and on action, with alignments being drawn to the democratic pragmatism of John Dewey and Jane Addams as well as key contemporary philosophic perspectives. Throughout, Dixon stresses the need for designers to engage critically, ethically and reflectively as they seek to meet the complex challenges of the 21st century. The key argument is that design practice can itself become a mode of philosophical inquiry, supporting designers' efforts to experiment, reflect and act responsibly and make and remake the ever-evolving future as potential 'designer philosophers'.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
Acknowledgements
Preface

Introduction: From Philosophy in Design to Philosophy through Design

1. Connecting Design and Philosophy through Dewey and Addams
2. The Technological Horizon: Digital Ontologizing
3. The Social Horizon: Association in Experience
4. The Ecological Horizon: Connecting Everything
5. Philosophy through Design: A Starting Point

References
Index

Product details

Published Jan 22 2026
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 264
ISBN 9781350423411
Imprint Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Illustrations 4 bw images
Series Designing in Dark Times
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Brian Dixon

Brian Dixon is Head of Belfast School of Art, Ulst…

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