Paul Virilio
French philosopher (1932-2018) · France · On the map · Academics · Died at 86
Paul Virilio was a French cultural theorist, urbanist, architect and aesthetic philosopher. He is best known for his writings about technology as it has developed in relation to speed and power, with diverse references to architecture, the arts, the city and the military.
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Virilio was a prolific creator of neologisms, most notably his concept of "dromology", the all-around, pervasive inscription of speed in every aspect of life.
Country
France
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2018 · aged 86
