Vilém Flusser
author
Vilém Flusser (1920–1991) was a Czech-born Brazilian philosopher, writer, and journalist renowned for his contributions to media studies, communication theory, and the philosophy of language. Born into a family of Jewish intellectuals in Prague, he fled Nazi persecution in 1939, eventually settling in Brazil where he became a citizen. His early work engaged with existentialism and phenomenology, particularly the thought of Martin Heidegger. In his later years, Flusser shifted focus toward the philosophy of communication and artistic production, notably analyzing the 'technical image' and the role of apparatuses in shaping human perception. He explored themes such as the dichotomy between linear writing and photography, the concept of 'homeland' versus 'home,' and the impact of automation on culture. His works are written in multiple languages, including German, Portuguese, English, and French.[1]
- media theory
- communication theory
- philosophy of photography
- technical images
- phenomenology
Books
Works by Vilém Flusser
- 2007 Een filosofie van de fotografie Dutch translation of 'Für eine Philosophie der Fotografie'.
- 1963 Língua e realidade First book published in Brazil.
- 1984 Towards a Philosophy of Photography First English translation.
- 1992 Bodenlos: Eine philosophische Autobiographie Philosophical autobiography.
- 2017 Groundless: An Introduction to Vilém Flusser Introduction to his work.
References
- Vilém Flusser. Wikipedia link