A Scientific Autobiography
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A Scientific Autobiography is architect Aldo Rossi’s reflective memoir that intertwines his personal life, theoretical ideas, and architectural projects into a concise, influential text on modern architecture.
All labels observed (1)
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| A Scientific Autobiography canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: A Scientific Autobiography Context triple: [Aldo Rossi, notableWork, A Scientific Autobiography]
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A.
Scientific Memoirs, Volume 3
Scientific Memoirs, Volume 3 is a 19th-century scientific periodical volume notable for publishing foundational works in mathematics and computing, including Ada Lovelace’s influential notes on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine.
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Science as a Vocation
Science as a Vocation is a seminal 1919 lecture-essay by sociologist Max Weber that examines the ethical, existential, and professional meaning of pursuing science in modern, rationalized society.
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The Autobiography of Isaac Asimov, 1920–1954
The Autobiography of Isaac Asimov, 1920–1954 is the first volume of Isaac Asimov’s two-part autobiography, covering his early life, education, and the beginnings of his career as a science fiction writer and biochemist.
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The Autobiography of Isaac Asimov, 1954–1978
The Autobiography of Isaac Asimov, 1954–1978 is the second volume of Isaac Asimov’s memoirs, covering his life and career during the mid-20th century, including his rise to prominence as a science fiction and popular science writer.
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E.
The Autobiography of an Idea
The Autobiography of an Idea is the memoir of pioneering American architect Louis Sullivan, reflecting on his life, work, and influential philosophy that "form follows function."
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: A Scientific Autobiography Target entity description: A Scientific Autobiography is architect Aldo Rossi’s reflective memoir that intertwines his personal life, theoretical ideas, and architectural projects into a concise, influential text on modern architecture.
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A.
Scientific Memoirs, Volume 3
Scientific Memoirs, Volume 3 is a 19th-century scientific periodical volume notable for publishing foundational works in mathematics and computing, including Ada Lovelace’s influential notes on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine.
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B.
Science as a Vocation
Science as a Vocation is a seminal 1919 lecture-essay by sociologist Max Weber that examines the ethical, existential, and professional meaning of pursuing science in modern, rationalized society.
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C.
The Autobiography of Isaac Asimov, 1920–1954
The Autobiography of Isaac Asimov, 1920–1954 is the first volume of Isaac Asimov’s two-part autobiography, covering his early life, education, and the beginnings of his career as a science fiction writer and biochemist.
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D.
The Autobiography of Isaac Asimov, 1954–1978
The Autobiography of Isaac Asimov, 1954–1978 is the second volume of Isaac Asimov’s memoirs, covering his life and career during the mid-20th century, including his rise to prominence as a science fiction and popular science writer.
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E.
The Autobiography of an Idea
The Autobiography of an Idea is the memoir of pioneering American architect Louis Sullivan, reflecting on his life, work, and influential philosophy that "form follows function."
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural memoir
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book ⓘ |
| author | Aldo Rossi ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Italy ⓘ |
| criticalReception | considered a classic of architectural literature ⓘ |
| describes |
Aldo Rossi’s architectural projects
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Aldo Rossi’s design philosophy ⓘ Aldo Rossi’s life ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
relationship between memory and architecture
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type and typology in architecture ⓘ urban form ⓘ |
| genre |
architectural theory
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autobiography ⓘ |
| hasPart |
architectural reflections
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personal memoir ⓘ project descriptions ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | first-person narrative ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
city
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history of architecture ⓘ memory ⓘ personal experience in design ⓘ time ⓘ |
| influenced |
architectural theory discourse
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postmodern architecture debates ⓘ |
| language | Italian ⓘ |
| literaryForm | essayistic prose ⓘ |
| literaryPeriod | late 20th century ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Aldo Rossi
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architecture ⓘ modern architecture ⓘ |
| mentions | The Architecture of the City ⓘ |
| notableFor |
concise style
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influence on architectural education ⓘ interweaving theory and autobiography ⓘ |
| originalTitle | Autobiografia scientifica ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1981 ⓘ |
| publisher | MIT Press ⓘ |
| relatedWork | The Architecture of the City ⓘ |
| setting |
European architectural culture
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Italian cities ⓘ |
| structure | non-linear chronology ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
architects
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architecture students ⓘ scholars of architectural theory ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed | 20th century architecture ⓘ |
| translatedInto | English ⓘ |
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Subject: A Scientific Autobiography Description of subject: A Scientific Autobiography is architect Aldo Rossi’s reflective memoir that intertwines his personal life, theoretical ideas, and architectural projects into a concise, influential text on modern architecture.
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