Philosophy of the Home: Domestic Space and Happiness
By: Emanuele Coccia
3.12
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
La casa è l’evento morale per eccellenza. Prima che un artefatto architettonico, secondo Emanuele C…
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20. Philosophy of the Home: Domestic Space and Happiness
By: Emanuele Coccia
3.12
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
La casa è l’evento morale per eccellenza. Prima che un artefatto architettonico, secondo Emanuele C… read more
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