Photography and Philosophy

Photography and Philosophy Essays on the Pencil of Nature - New Directions in Aesthetics

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Publisher's Synopsis

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

Book information

ISBN: 9781405139243
Publisher: Wiley
Imprint: Wiley Blackwell
Pub date:
DEWEY: 770.1
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 325
Weight: 680g
Height: 237mm
Width: 162mm
Spine width: 25mm