Übersehene spuren: der philosophisch paradoxe begriff der tierliebe in der photographie [Overlooked traces: the philosophically paradoxical concept of animal love in photography]

Joost, Katrin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8731-4779 and Darwell, John ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8746-5315 (2013) Übersehene spuren: der philosophisch paradoxe begriff der tierliebe in der photographie [Overlooked traces: the philosophically paradoxical concept of animal love in photography]. Tierstudien, 03 . pp. 91-101.

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Abstract

Briefly, my article addresses the contradictory relationship we have with our pets, particularly cats and dogs. Philosophically, love is defined as a clear relationship amongst humans and as such dependent on human nature. Traditionally, the nature of animals is understood in opposition to human nature. This categorical differentiation has been drawn into question (e.g. Derrida) especially when looking at our relationship with our pets. Contemporary photography can visualise essentially complex and contradictory facets of our relationship with our pets. The tolerance of the disgusting and disturbing can be viewed as a mark our love of animals. Text by Katrin Joost, images from John Darwell's DDSBs (Discarded Dog Shit Bags) series.

Item Type:	Article
Journal / Publication Title:	Tierstudien
Publisher:	Neofelis Verlag GmbH
ISSN:	2193-8504
Departments:	Academic Departments > Institute of Arts (IOA) > Fine Arts Academic Departments > Institute of Arts (IOA) > Graphics and Photography
Additional Information:	Language: German ISBN-10: 3943414108 ISBN-13: 9783943414103
Depositing User:	Anna Lupton
Date Deposited:	25 Jan 2016 11:54
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2024 11:31
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/1967

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