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This anthology offers a fresh approach to the philosophical aspects of photography. The essays, written by contemporary philosophers in a thorough and engaging manner, explore the far-reaching ethical dimensions of photography as it is used today.
  • A first-of-its-kind anthology exploring the link between the art of photography and the theoretical questions it raises
  • Written in a thorough and engaging manner
  • Essayists are all contemporary philosophers who bring with them an exceptional understanding of the broader metaphysical issues pertaining to photography
  • Takes a fresh look at some familiar issues - photographic truth, objectivity, and realism
  • Introduces newer issues such as the ethical use of photography or the effect of digital-imaging technology on how we appreciate images

Photography and Philosophy: Essays on the Pencil of Nature

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This anthology offers a fresh approach to the philosophical aspects of photography. The essays, written by contemporary philosophers in a... Read more

    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 01/02/2008
    ISBN13: 9781405139243, 978-1405139243
    ISBN10: 1405139242

    Number of Pages: 344

    Non Fiction , Art & Photography

    Description

    This anthology offers a fresh approach to the philosophical aspects of photography. The essays, written by contemporary philosophers in a thorough and engaging manner, explore the far-reaching ethical dimensions of photography as it is used today.
    • A first-of-its-kind anthology exploring the link between the art of photography and the theoretical questions it raises
    • Written in a thorough and engaging manner
    • Essayists are all contemporary philosophers who bring with them an exceptional understanding of the broader metaphysical issues pertaining to photography
    • Takes a fresh look at some familiar issues - photographic truth, objectivity, and realism
    • Introduces newer issues such as the ethical use of photography or the effect of digital-imaging technology on how we appreciate images

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