Andrew S. Bowie is a professor of philosophy and German literature whose work bridges the realms of music and thought. His scholarship delves deeply into the German philosophical tradition, illuminating key thinkers and their contributions to what is known as continental philosophy within the Anglophone world. Bowie's analyses, lauded for their depth and knowledge, unravel the intricate connections between cognition and artistic expression. His own philosophical inquiries into music are particularly recognized for their excellent and densely argued insights.
Adorno was a German philosopher, and social and cultural theorist whose work is seen as increasingly relevant to understanding the pathologies of contemporary society. This book considers his life and work, from the philosophical tradition he worked from to his explorations of reason and social theory, and critical assessments of modern culture.
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Exploring the intersection of music and philosophy, Andrew Bowie challenges the notion that philosophy should solely provide answers about music. He examines influential philosophical perspectives on music from Kant to Adorno, arguing that music can illuminate critical philosophical questions regarding language, subjectivity, and ethics. By revealing the limitations of contemporary philosophical views on communication and meaning, Bowie positions music as a vital resource for philosophical inquiry, appealing to both philosophers and musicologists alike.
Introduction to German Philosophy is the only book in English to provide a comprehensive account of the key ideas and arguments of modern German philosophy from Kant to the present. * the first book in English to provide a comprehensive account of the key ideas and arguments of modern German philosophy from Kant to the present. schovat popis