What difference could Pragmatism have made? From architectural effects to architecture’s consequences

摘要: By the late 1990s, once fruitful alliance between architecture and continental philosophy was perceived as being responsible for apparent schism architectural theory practice. In that context, some saw Pragmatism a potential alternative reviving discourse. This paper first considers how this enterprise actually more of continuity than rupture with former philosophical affinities. The introduction in discussed same breath previous developments based on Deleuze Foucault, mostly around ‘diagram’. Architectural thinkers were then following recent revival American philosophy, carried out by figures like Rorty, reconciliation Continental philosophies. might explain why they favoured at expense contemporary analytic philosophy. also explains their initiative not successful expected: did appear offering enough contrast. second part paper, I take non-fulfilment an opportunity to explore – speculate what could have contributed ‘post-critical’ scene followed early 2000s. main post-critical move is shift away from ‘meaning’ towards material, sensuous ‘effects’ architecture. appeared relevant, its gesture consider effects rather causes dismiss all discussions no practical bearings. But has offer just refocus My hypothesis expands obligations It doesn’t bring fore concrete, seductive buildings; it insists considering broader ‘consequences’ environment physical well social cultural inventing ways dealing them.