Aesthetics and Music, 9781350094369
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Explore music’s philosophy: from ancient roots to modern sound art.
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    288 pages

  • Release Date

    27 May 2026

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Summary

Unveiling the Symphony of Thought: A Journey Through Aesthetics and Music

Aesthetics and Music is a fresh and often provocative exploration of the key concepts and arguments in musical aesthetics. Anyone interested in what contemporary philosophy has to say about music as an art form will find this thought-provoking and highly enjoyable book required reading.

From Pythagoras, Plato and Pop to Kant, Nietzsche and Jazz, this introduction draws on the rich heritage of …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781350094369
ISBN-10:1350094366
Series:Bloomsbury Aesthetics
Author:Andy Hamilton
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Bloomsbury Academic
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Edition:2nd
Release Date:27 May 2026
Weight:0g
Dimensions:216mm x 138mm
About The Author

Andy Hamilton

Andy Hamilton is Professor and Chair of the Philosophy Department at Durham University, UK. He writes for the contemporary music magazine The Wire, and is a jazz pianist.

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