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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
Acknowledgments p. vii List of Figures p. viii Contributors p. x Introduction p. 1 Transparent Pictures: On the Nature of Photographic Realism p. 14 Photographs and Icons p. 50 Photographs as Evidence p. 70 Truth in Photography p. 91 Documentary Authority and the Art of Photography p. 111 Photography and Representation p. 138 How Photographs "Signify": Cartier-Bresson's "Reply" to Scruton p. 167 Scales of Space and Time in Photography: "Perception Points Two Ways" p. 187 True Appreciation p. 210 Landscape and Still Life: Static Representations of Static Scenes p. 231 The Problem with Movie Stars p. 248 Pictures of King Arthur: Photography and the Power of Narrative p. 265 The Naked Truth p. 284 Epilogue p. 309 Bibliography p. 310 Index p. 318