Introduction to a Philosophy of Music

Introduction to a Philosophy of Music
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 283
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ISBN-10 : 0198250487
ISBN-13 : 9780198250487
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Book Synopsis Introduction to a Philosophy of Music by : Peter Kivy

Download or read book Introduction to a Philosophy of Music written by Peter Kivy and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 center 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.


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