PHIL408M

Topics in Contemporary Philosophy; Philosophy of Music

An examination of philosophical questions raised by music, such as: What is a musical work? What is a good performance? What does music express? Can music evoke full-fledged emotions? What is musical understanding? What is the role of imagination in musical appreciation? What is the importance of form?

Sister Courses: PHIL408B, PHIL408C, PHIL408D, PHIL408E, PHIL408F, PHIL408G, PHIL408I, PHIL408J, PHIL408K, PHIL408L, PHIL408N, PHIL408O, PHIL408P, PHIL408Q, PHIL408R, PHIL408S, PHIL408V, PHIL408W, PHIL408X, PHIL408Y, PHIL408Z

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