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“He who writes must master the rules of grammar. He who shoots photographs needs only to follow the instructions as given by the camera.... This leads to the paradox that the more people shoot photographs, the less they are capable of deciphering them.”

Quote by Vilem Flusser

Work

Towards a Philosophy of Photography

This book delves into the conceptual and theoretical aspects of photography, examining its role in art, culture, and society. more

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Vilem Flusser
Vilem Flusser

Vilem Flusser (May 12, 1920 - November 27, 1991) was a philosopher and cultural theorist from Czechoslovakia, recognized for his contributions to media theory, photography, and the philosophy of technology. His ideas have significantly influenced the study of communication and culture. more

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“The task of a philosophy of photography is to reflect upon [the] possibility of freedom - and thus its significance - in a world dominated by apparatuses; to reflect upon the way in which, despite everything, it is possible for human beings to give significance to their lives in the face of the chance necessity of death. Such a philosophy is necessary because it is the only form of revolution left open to us.”