Philosophy is the attempt to answer particular questions using transparent and convincing argument. Fundamental philosophical questions are questions about our understanding of the world in general and our place in it. As a matter of principle, these questions can only be answered through controversy. The series Basic Topics in Philosophy aims to provide a space for the discussion of such fundamental philosophical questions. Instead of providing a comprehensive introductory presentation, each volume will take issue with selected historical positions in order to analyse the particular problem and discuss possible solutions. At the same time, the authors will set their own marks and take up positions, so that the result will not be merely a view of the history of philosophy, but also a systematic contribution to the problem under discussion. The volumes in the series are intended equally for students of philosophy and other subjects and for professional philosophers. In addition, the series is aimed at all those readers with an interest in fundamental questions of philosophy.

Philosophy is the attempt to answer particular questions using transparent and convincing argument. Fundamental philosophical questions are questions about our understanding of the world in general and our place in it. As a matter of principle, these questions can only be answered through controversy. The series Basic Topics in Philosophy aims to provide a space for the discussion of such fundamental philosophical questions. Instead of providing a comprehensive introductory presentation, each volume will take issue with selected historical positions in order to analyse the particular problem and discuss possible solutions. At the same time, the authors will set their own marks and take up positions, so that the result will not be merely a view of the history of philosophy, but also a systematic contribution to the problem under discussion. The volumes in the series are intended equally for students of philosophy and other subjects and for professional philosophers. In addition, the series is aimed at all those readers with an interest in fundamental questions of philosophy.

Welche ethischen Funktionen hat Musik bzw. Musizieren? Eignen sie sich zur moralischen Erziehung oder bergen gar Gefahren ob ihrer emotionalen Wirkungen? Inwiefern kann Musizieren zu einem guten Leben beitragen? Diese alten Fragen scheinen in Zeiten omnipräsenter Musik und ihr zugewiesener Heilsbringerqualitäten aktueller denn je. Der Sammelband versucht die Fragen aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven zu beantworten. Er führt aktuelle Positionen aus der Musikpädagogik, Philosophie sowie Neurowissenschaft zusammen und möchte zum weiteren Nachdenken über Musik und Ethik anregen. Einen Schwerpunkt bilden Überlegungen, die sich mit einem (neuen?) musikpädagogischen Selbstverständnis auseinanderSetzen.