Lydia Goehr is Fred and Fannie Mack Professor of Humanities in the Department of Philosophy at Columbia University. She is the author of The Imaginary Museum of Musical Works: An Essay in the Philosophy of Music ; The Quest for Voice: Music, Politics, and the Limits of Philosophy; Elective Affinities: Musical Essays on the History of Aesthetic Theory; Red Sea-Red Square-Red Thread. A Philosophical Detective Story; David Lean: Filmmaker and Philosopher. Her current project is Violin Lessons: Notes toward a Philosophy of Practice.
Lydia Goehr
Fred & Fannie Mack Professor of Humanities in the Department of Philosophy, Columbia University
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Music and Mind
This roundtable explores the profound connection between music and human experience, investigating its mathematical foundations, neurological impact, cultural significance, and ability to evoke emotion and community.