A concise survey of music philosophy /
Donald A. Hodges.
- xxxi, 298 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
'A Concise Survey of Music Philosophy' helps music students choose a philosophy that will guide them throughout their careers. The book is divided into three sections: central issues that any music philosophy ought to consider (e.g., beauty, emotion, and aesthetics); secondly, significant philosophical positions, exploring what major thinkers have had to say on the subject; and finally, opportunities for students to consider the ramifications of these ideas for themselves. Throughout the book, students are encouraged to make choices that will inform a philosophy of music and music education with which they are most comfortable to align.