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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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Book category Books in English The arts Photography & photographs

• Full title: Photography and Philosophy - Essays on the Pencil of Nature
• Author: Walden
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 344
• EAN: 9781405139243
• ISBN: 1405139242
• ID: 04955154
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• Weight: 656 g
• Dimensions: 237 × 162 × 25 mm
• Date of publishing: 01. February 2008

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