Plato on Music, Soul and Body

Plato's reflection on the relationship between soul and body has attracted scholars' attention since antiquity. Less noted, but worth careful consideration, is Plato's thought on music and its effects on human beings. Discovering and emphasising the philosophical value of Plato's treatment of the musical phenomenon, this book analyses the soul-body problem from an innovative point of view. By investigating in detail how Plato conceives of the musical experience and its influence on intelligence, passions and perceptions, it brings to light the intersection of cognitive and emotional functions in Plato's philosophy of mind.

Author: Francesco Pelosi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 11/30/2010
Pages: 238
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780521760454

About the Author
Pelosi, Francesco: - Francesco Pelosi is a Member of the Research Group for Ancient Greek Music at the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa.