PHIL C3912 - Seminar: Philosophy of Music

Institution:

Columbia University in the City of New York

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Description:

An Introduction to historical and contemporary themes in the philosophy and aesthetics of music: What is a philosophy of music? what is musical ontology? what is a musical work? what is expression? what is improvisation? Does music mean? How does music mean? Is music political (if so, what does this mean?) Is there a specifically musical beauty? Is there a distinction between musical form and content?

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.columbia.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-1754

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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