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Explore the profound connection between music and reality in this academic volume from Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy. In Music and Aesthetic Reality: Formalism and the Limits of Description, Zangwill presents a unique view of the nature of music by focusing on its aesthetic properties. This work provides a deep look into the metaphysical issues surrounding musical aesthetics and the psychological aspects of how we experience sound. Readers will gain insight into the philosophy of language, specifically how metaphorical language functions when we attempt to describe music. Zangwill examines the boundaries of literal description and how these limits apply to aesthetic contexts. Beyond pure theory, the book also addresses the social and political dimensions of musical listening. This text is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in music theory, philosophy, and the complexities of aesthetic experience.

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Examines the metaphysical nature of musical aesthetic properties and how they shape our understanding of sound.

Analyzes the psychological processes involved in the human experience of music and auditory perception.

Investigates the philosophy of language by looking at the metaphorical ways we describe musical experiences.

Discusses the limits of literal description within aesthetic contexts and general philosophical frameworks.

Explores the social and political implications related to the act of musical listening.

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16 June 2017
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