Music and Affect: The Praxial View (original) (raw)

David J. Elliott revisits the topic of musical affective experience, arguing that it remains a significant philosophical issue within music education. The paper critiques the traditional 'aesthetic education' perspectives that heavily rely on Susanne Langer's ideas about music's relationship with human feeling, proposing instead a praxial view that emphasizes the complex interplay between individual emotional engagement, personal growth, and cultural context in musical experiences. Ultimately, it suggests that the significance of music lies not in merely evoking feelings but in facilitating self-knowledge and personal development.