Description
Explores the philosophical import and use of musical notions in crucial moments and authors of the Roman Imperial period.
About the Author
Francesco Pelosi is Lecturer of History of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Pisa. His main field of study concerns the interaction between music and philosophy in ancient Greece, with a special focus on the mind-body relationship and theories of perception. He is the author of Plato on Music, Soul and Body (Cambridge, 2010). Federico M. Petrucci is Professor of History of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Turin. His main research areas are Plato and the Platonist Tradition and his publications include the first English translation of the texts of the Platonist Taurus of Beirut (2018).
Reviews
'the collection is welcome and will serve as an excellent entry point to important thought about music linked directly to the antique roots of modern philosophy. Because there are no musical examples and the references to classical languages are translated into idiomatic English, laypersons - even those unfamiliar with the classical period - should not meet obstacles or have accessibility problems. Readers, whether in classics or in music, will find these essays invaluable for making inroads into a period long overlooked in music history. Highly recommended.' M. Dineen, Choice Connect
'This is a wonderful collection of papers, which shows how significant the model of music was in late antiquity for understanding a number of philosophical issues.' George Karamanolis, Greek and Roman Musical Studies
Book Information
ISBN 9781108832274
Author Francesco Pelosi
Format Hardback
Page Count 376
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 590g
Dimensions(mm) 150mm * 230mm * 25mm