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Music and the Origins of Language - Theories from the French Enlightenment (Book, New ed) Loot Price: R1,399
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Music and the Origins of Language - Theories from the French Enlightenment (Book, New ed): Downing A. Thomas

Music and the Origins of Language - Theories from the French Enlightenment (Book, New ed)

Downing A. Thomas

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The search for the origins of language was one of the most pressing philosophical issues of the eighteenth century. What has often escaped notice, however, is the fact that music figures prominently in this search. This study analyses instances of thinking or reasoning about music and music theory as they appear within the logical and narrative structure of contemporary texts, including writings by Rousseau, Diderot, Rameau and Condillac. These can only be properly understood as part of an interdisciplinary project, as situated within a field of larger cultural issues and concerns. The author is interested in the ways in which music functions within this discursive framework to facilitate links between language and meaning, and between conceptions of an original society and an ideal social order.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: November 2006
First published: 1995
Authors: Downing A. Thomas
Dimensions: 228 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format: Book
Pages: 208
Edition: New ed
ISBN-13: 978-0-521-02862-2
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General
Books > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General
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LSN: 0-521-02862-0
Barcode: 9780521028622

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