The Philosophical Foundations of Photography as a Means of Communication

The Philosophical Foundations of Photography as a Means of Communication

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This book provides the first in-depth theory of how we communicate using photographs. Despite the ubiquitous use of photographs as a universal language in digital social media, a systematic understanding of photographic communication has remained elusive. The author draws upon recent literature in philosophy of photography, picture theory, theories of pictorial reference, and scholars dedicated to the intricate relationship between images and speech acts. This book provides the philosophical foundations for an ontology of photographic social practices, elucidating how these practices are const...