Music Making and Civic Imagination: A Holistic Philosophy

In a world facing multiple existential crises, music might be seen as little more than a distraction. However, in this synthesis of ideas developed over a decade, a timely re-appraisal of the potential of musicing for human flourishing is presented, emphasising its role in the history of human evolution alongside its potential as a resource for sustainable development.

A holistic philosophy of music is outlined which recognises the complex web of meaning which spreads across complementary m...