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Routledge Music and Aesthetic Reality: Formalism and the Limits of Description

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Explore Zangwill's groundbreaking philosophical approach to music and aesthetic experience in this Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy volume. This work examines the metaphysical foundations of aesthetic properties in music, investigating how we perceive and understand musical meaning through both psychological and philosophical lenses. Zangwill addresses the fundamental challenge of describing music through literal language, whilst considering the role of metaphorical description in aesthetic criticism. The book tackles deeper questions about social and political dimensions of musical listening, offering fresh perspectives on how music functions within broader cultural contexts. Essential reading for philosophy scholars, music theorists, and anyone interested in understanding the nature of musical experience and the philosophical limits of artistic description.

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Zangwill develops a comprehensive philosophical framework that prioritises aesthetic properties as central to understanding music and musical experience.

The book addresses metaphysical questions about the nature of aesthetic properties in music and their role in shaping how listeners interpret compositions.

Explores psychological dimensions of musical experience, examining how our minds engage with and respond to musical works.

Investigates the limits of literal description in aesthetics, arguing for the necessity of metaphorical language in discussing musical meaning.

Examines social and political implications of musical listening, connecting aesthetic philosophy to broader cultural and societal concerns.

Part of the Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy series, offering rigorous academic treatment of music theory and aesthetic philosophy.

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06 July 2015
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