Images
Images by John V. Kulvicki, published by Routledge in 2014, is a comprehensive exploration of the nature of representation within philosophy. This edition spans 221 pages and is presented in English. The book connects the understanding of representational artifacts, such as pictures and diagrams, to broader philosophical discussions in science, mind, and art, addressing fundamental questions about the role of images in knowledge and perception.
Readers will find a clear introduction to complex topics, including pictorial experience, recognition, and the relationship between observers and the observed. Kulvicki delves into how images function as tools for scientific discovery and understanding, while also examining mental imagery and the distinctions between various forms of representation. This work includes chapter summaries, annotated further reading, and a glossary, making it a valuable resource for both students and professional philosophers interested in art, criticism, and the philosophy of images.
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The nature of representation is a central topic in philosophy. This is the first book to connect problems with understanding representational artifacts, like pictures, diagrams, and inscriptions, to the philosophies of science, mind, and art.
Can images be a source of knowledge? Are images merely conventional signs, like words? What is the relationship between the observer and the observed? In this clear and stimulating introduction to the problem John V. Kulvicki explores these questions and more. He discusses:
- the nature of pictorial experience and “seeing in”
- recognition, resemblance, pretense, and structural theories of depiction
- images as aids to scientific discovery and understanding
- mental imagery and the nature of perceptual content
- photographs as visual prostheses.
In so doing he assesses central problems in the philosophy of images, such as how objects we make come to represent other things, and how we distinguish kinds of representation – pictures, diagrams, graphs – from one another. Essential reading for students and professional philosophers alike, the book also contains chapter summaries, annotated further reading, and a glossary.
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