Comment on “Post modernist critical spirit: its cultural influence and impact on music and schools of thought”
Year: 2025
Type: editorial
Abstract: Postmodernism, a cultural manifestation emerging in the later phases of capitalism, exerts a profound and insidious influence on the realms of music and philosophy.This piece aims to shed light on the complex relationship and mutual impact of philosophy and music artist worth, examining their long standing and diverse interaction from a postmodern perspective (Wang; Wang, 2024)The author contends that the lyrics and themes embedded within music are replete with philosophical insights, rendering music a potent medium for the conveyance of philosophical thought.In this regard, music can be regarded as a carrier of philosophical ideas, while philosophy, in turn, can utilize music as a vehicle for disseminating its messages.Music inherently possesses distinct emotional attributes, which play a pivotal role in the articulation and communication of musical emotions (Justus et al., 2018, p. 229).The historical evolution of philosophical thought has been a significant determinant in the development of music.Tracing the trajectory from ancient Greek musical traditions, through the Renaissance period, and into the modern era, we can observe a transformation from
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Author: Rui Xiao
Institutions: North Minzu University, Ordos Institute of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Music
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412928816