Isbn: 9780892810703 - cosmic music: musical keys to the interpretation of reality (7 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. MUSIC / PHILOSOPHY The idea that the universe is created out of sound or music (and therefore is music) is a very ancient one. In this book, Joscelyn Godwin brings together three contemporary German thinkers who exemplify this tradition in its modern variants: Marius Schneider, Rudolf Haase, and Hans Erhard Lauer. The selections draw on ancient Indian sources and mythology; Kepler's Platonic vision of a musical, geometric universe; and the evolution of the tone systems of music. While every music lover senses the power and truth that reside in music, very few actually approach music as a path to cosmic knowledge. Godwin takes literally Beethoven's assertion that Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom or philosophy. He writes: . . .to penetrate the mysteries of music is to prepare for initiation into those fathomless mysteries of man and cosmos. One's discoveries will be pregnant with implications for every department of life. . . Professor of music at Colgate University, JOSCELYN GODWIN is also the author of Harmonies of Heaven and Earth. Although complete in itself, Cosmic Music is his contribution to a larger movement that seeks to deepen and broaden our consciousness of what music is, and what it can be.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Softcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: N/A. 256pp, with occasional monochrome illustrations in text. Laminated, illustrated stiff card covers. 8vo. Significant edge wear to card covers, which are a little shelf worn, Text block edges soft and a little spotted. Internally a hint of light spotting else neat, clean and tight. Three leading German thinkers provide essays exploring the ancient idea that the universe is created from sound and music, and therefore is music.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. revised subsequent edition. 256 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnProfessor of music at Colgate University, Joscelyn Godwin is also the author of Harmonies of Heaven and Earth. Although complete in itself, Cosmic Music is his contribution to a larger movement that seeks to .