Q&A 11 Hamilton, Chapters 6-7

1. Read: Hamilton, Chapters 6-7.

2. Q: How and why does Hamilton defend the "aesthetics of imperfection?"

3. Write 2 questions of your own.

Q&A #10 Hamilton: chapters 2-3

1. Read Hamilton, Chapters 2 & 3.

2. What, in your view, is the best interpretation of form and content in music?

3. Write 2 questions of your own.

Q&A #9: Hamilton, Intro and Ch. 1

1. Read: Hamilton, Introduction and Chapter 1.

2. Q: On what basis does Hamilton condemn the ancient Greek understanding of music as too "abstract" and "rationalistic"?

3. Write 2 questions of your own.

Q&A #8: Overview of the Philosophy of Music

1. Begin reading Hamilton.

2. Read the SEP entry on the Philosophy of Music.

3. Question: What are some of the problems and prospects of defining music simply as "organized sound"? 

4. Write 2 questions of your own.