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Philosophical perspectives on music

Author: Wayne D Bowman
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press, 1998.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Designed to introduce music students and musicians to the vitality of music philosophical discourse, Philosophical Perspectives on Music explores diverse accounts of the nature and value of music. It offers an accessible, even-handed consideration of philosophical orientations without advocating any single one, demonstrating that there are a number of ways in which music may reasonably be understood. This unique  Read more...
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Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Wayne D Bowman
ISBN: 0195112962 9780195112962
OCLC Number: 37141260
Description: viii, 488 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents: 1. Music and Philosophy --
2. Music as Imitation --
3. Music as Idea --
4. Music as Autonomous Form --
5. Music as Symbol --
6. Music as Experienced --
7. Music as Social and Political Force --
8. Contemporary Pluralist Perspectives.
Responsibility: Wayne D. Bowman.
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Designed to introduce music students and musicians to the vitality of music philosophical discourse, Philosophical Perspectives on Music explores diverse accounts of the nature and value of music. It offers an accessible, even-handed consideration of philosophical orientations without advocating any single one, demonstrating that there are a number of ways in which music may reasonably be understood. This unique approach examines the strengths and advantages of each perspective as well as its inevitable shortcomings. Ideal for philosophy of music and philosophy of music education courses, it is also enlightening reading for students of musicology, music theory, and music performance.

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