TY - GEN
T1 - Experiencing the pandemic:
T2 - a philosopher's perspective
AU - Joost, Katrin
N1 - Dr Katrin Joost is an academic with research interests in the fields of the philosophy of photography, photography theory, media philosophy and post-phenomenology. Fascinated with the meaning of photographic seeing and the impact of the ubiquity of photography on world- and self-apprehension, she presents at conferences such as Photomedia Helsinki, published work such as 'Intimating Mortality' (2013, Cambridge Scholar Publishing) and presented recently a paper: 'Photographic Post-Truth: From Idealised Perception to the Priority of the Image' at Helsinki Photomedia, organised by Aalto University.
PY - 2020/6/12
Y1 - 2020/6/12
N2 - This paper reflects on the experiences of the COVID-19 lockdown from a phenomenological perspective, exploring the fundamental shifts in perception, social interaction, and meaning during this period. It investigates how the pandemic reconfigured daily life, leading to a 'world shrinkage' due to physical confinement and social distancing. The analysis focuses on the pervasive existential fear, altered social norms mediated by technology, and the transformed sense of time and priorities. The paper emphasizes the collective nature of this experience, which redefined personal and communal life, highlighting the philosophical implications of our interconnectedness and the ethical considerations of caring for others. It concludes by examining how these themes are visually represented in photographic practices, suggesting that such creative expressions provide a unique lens for understanding the lived reality of the lockdown. The insights gained propose a reevaluation of societal values and personal priorities, advocating for a more thoughtful and connected post-pandemic world.
AB - This paper reflects on the experiences of the COVID-19 lockdown from a phenomenological perspective, exploring the fundamental shifts in perception, social interaction, and meaning during this period. It investigates how the pandemic reconfigured daily life, leading to a 'world shrinkage' due to physical confinement and social distancing. The analysis focuses on the pervasive existential fear, altered social norms mediated by technology, and the transformed sense of time and priorities. The paper emphasizes the collective nature of this experience, which redefined personal and communal life, highlighting the philosophical implications of our interconnectedness and the ethical considerations of caring for others. It concludes by examining how these themes are visually represented in photographic practices, suggesting that such creative expressions provide a unique lens for understanding the lived reality of the lockdown. The insights gained propose a reevaluation of societal values and personal priorities, advocating for a more thoughtful and connected post-pandemic world.
KW - phenomenology
KW - pandemic
KW - photography
KW - lived experience
KW - photographic looking
M3 - Blog post
JO - Redeye Website
JF - Redeye Website
ER -