Introduction to a Philosophy of Music

Name: Introduction to a Philosophy of Music
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ISBN: 9780198250487

ISBN-10: 0198250487

ISBN-13: 9780198250487

Edition: 2002

Authors: Peter Kivy

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Philosophy of music has flourished in the last thirty years, with great advances made in the understanding of the nature of music and its aesthetics. Peter Kivy has been at the centre of this flourishing, and now offers his personal introduction to philosophy of music, a clear and lively explanation of how he sees the most important and interesting philosophical issues relating to music. Anyone interested in music will find this a stimulating introduction to some fascinating questions and ideas.

Book details

List price: $53.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/29/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 5.43" wide x 8.50" long x 0.66" tall
Weight: 0.968
Language: English



Preface



Philosophy of…



A Little History



Emotions in the Music



A Little More History



Formalism



Enhanced Formalism



The Emotions in You



Foes of Formalism



First the Words: Then the Music



Words without Songs



The Work



And the Performance Thereof



Why Should you Listen?


Readings and References


Index