This is a selection of writings on the philosophy of music. The author explores such topics as musicology and its history, the nature of musical works, and the

Musical Understandings presents an engaging collection of essays by Stephen Davies on the philosophy of music. He explores a range of topics, including how musi

Collection of essays on the following issues: music and the liberal education, work and performance, the world of opera, music and the history of ideas, music a

This volume presents a selection of lively essays on philosophy of music by Peter Kivy, the leading expert on the subject. He explores the nature of musical gen