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Photography Philosophy
Contributor(s): Walden, Scott (Editor)
ISBN: 1444335081     ISBN-13: 9781444335088
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $44.50  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2010
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BISAC Categories:
- Photography | Criticism
Dewey: 770.1
LCCN: 2010502276
Series: New Directions in Aesthetics
Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6" W x 9" (1.01 lbs) 344 pages
 
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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