Peter Kivy presents a selection of his new and recent writings on the philosophy of music, a subject to which he has for many years been one of the most eminent contributors. In his distinctively elegant and informal style, Kivy explores such topics as musicology and its history, the nature of musical works, and the role of emotion in music, in a way that will attract the interest of philosophical and musical readers alike. Most of the essays are published here for the first time, all of them are accessible and self-standing, and so there is much here to delight both followers of Kivy's work and those who are new to it.

About the Author
Peter Kivy is Professor of Philosophy at Rutgers University, New Jersey.

Reviews
Kivy's discussions are useful and thought-provoking. * Times Literary Supplement *
Lives up to Kivy's reputation as a leading philosopher of music ... there are many interesting passages and the book is, as ever, written in a pleasant style. This is a book that cannot fail to be of interest to philosophers of music. * British Journal of Aesthetics *



Book Information
ISBN 9780199246618
Author Peter Kivy
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 293g
Dimensions(mm) 218mm * 139mm * 13mm