42-Music and Philosophy

Primarily, music is meant to be enjoyed on a personal level. But listening to music philosophically enables a person to probe more deeply into very important questions that clarify this subjective response: What is music and what does music do? Why do we feel a spontaneous resonance with some compositions, while others leave us cold? What is the meaning of music? What is the relation between musical sound, visual images, and verbal language? What role do music and media—technological reproduction play? How does Artificial Intelligence affect music? What have major philosophers offered to reflect on these questions? Finally: How can music help us to live our lives more fully, deeply, and authentically? The course is addressed to a wide range of participants. No prior knowledge of the analysis of music or the ability to play an instrument is necessary.