Utopia from the View of Western and Eastern Architects and Philosophers

Abstract:

It should be remembered that throughout history, human settlement on our planet has been the main concern of all intellectuals, philosophers, and architects. The pursuit of a style and manner of life in which prosperity, well-being, and happiness are possible has long been one of mankind’s aspirations. The terms utopia, monotheistic society, and utopia all refer to an ideal and idealized society whereby a perfect order governs for human enjoyment and is devoid of all vices like poverty and pain. Additionally, its inhabitants are devoid of whims and fancies and have attained the pinnacle of practicality and science. This problem has always preoccupied the thoughts of philosophers, architects, and other thinkers who strive for such a utopia. To learn that the content of western utopias initially stressed worldly and afterlife happiness and over time, according to revolutions, the direction of utopian cities has been functionalist and in response to the daily needs of their society, this research has combined the views of western thinkers and architects with the views and principles of eastern thinkers. While western utopias have also been modeled after eastern utopias, the latter are still primarily founded on religious beliefs, particularly from an Islamic standpoint. However, it should be remembered that while western and eastern utopias differ depending on the genre of literature and location, they are both equally articulated in the principles and ideas of intellectuals, philosophers, and architects.

Utopia from the View of Western and Eastern Architects and Philosophers