Photography and Philosophy : Essays on the Pencil of Nature Paperback / softback
Edited by Scott (New York University, USA) Walden
Part of the New Directions in Aesthetics series
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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
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:344 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:16/03/2010
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- ISBN:9781444335088
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:344 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:16/03/2010
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- ISBN:9781444335088
