Photography and Philosophy: Essays on the Pencil of Nature

This anthology offers a fresh approach to the philosophical aspectsof photography. The essays, written by contemporary philosophers ina thorough and engaging manner, explore the far-reaching ethicaldimensions of photography as it is used today. * A first-of-its-kind anthology exploring the link between theart of photography and the theoretical questions it raises * Written in a thorough and engaging manner * Essayists are all contemporary philosophers who bring with theman exceptional understanding of the broader metaphysical issuespertaining to photography * Takes a fresh look at some familiar issues - photographictruth, objectivity, and realism * Introduces newer issues such as the ethical use of photographyor the effect of digital-imaging technology on how we appreciateimages