PHIL 215. Philosophy of Music. 1 Credit.
Offered Occasionally; Lecture hours:3
What is music—sound waves? live performances? streaming audio code? a conductor’s score? Is music a language—does it have meaning or emotions? Who decides: the listener or composer? Are associations with specific sounds—say, a siren—cultural? physiological? Creativity and analysis from brilliant modern philosophers helps us explore! Crosslisted as MUSC 215.