Introduction to a Philosophy of Music

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Introduction to a Philosophy of Music is written by Peter Kivy and published by Oxford University Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0198250487 (ISBN 10) and 9780198250487 (ISBN 13).

Philosophy of music has flourished in the last thirty years, with great advances made in the understanding of the nature of music and its aesthetics. Peter Kivy has been at the center of this flourishing, and now offers his personal introduction to philosophy of music, a clear and lively explanation of how he sees the most important and interesting philosophical issues relating to music. Anyone interested in music will find this a stimulating introduction to some fascinating questions and ideas.