Lucius Burckhardt
SwitzerlandsociologistMaleb. 19257.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lucius Burckhardt was a Swiss sociologist and the founder of 'walk science', which examines the cultural and social implications of walking. His analyses in the 1980s shed light on how urbanites project their ideals onto nature, a theme that resonates with contemporary discussions about the romanticization of rural life.
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Lucius Burckhardt, the founder of walking science, explained that what city dwellers reverently call 'nature' is actually a mental projection.
Warum Städter auf dem Land so unterwürfig sindNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-08-02
Switzerland· 2026-08-02
