Philosophical Perspectives on Depiction

Philosophical Perspectives on Depiction
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 254
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ISBN-10 : 9780199585960
ISBN-13 : 0199585962
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Book Synopsis Philosophical Perspectives on Depiction by : Catharine Abell

Download or read book Philosophical Perspectives on Depiction written by Catharine Abell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-07-08 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depiction plays as important a role as language in our culture and communication, but its function is still not well understood. This volume of specially written essays by leading philosophers investigate the nature and value of depiction and its role in our understanding of the world. They set the agenda for the philosophy of depiction.


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