Introduction to a philosophy of music / Peter Kivy.
| Author/creator |
Kivy, Peter |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Clarendon Press, 2002. |
| Description | ix, 283 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | 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 -- Narration and representation -- The work -- And the performance thereof -- Why should you listen? -- Readings and references. |
| Abstract | 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. The author 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2001058833 |
| ISBN | 0198250479 |
| ISBN | 0198250487 (pbk.) |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3845 .K584 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |