Understanding Music

On 13 May, Professor Christopher Peacocke FBA FAAAS, Johnsonian Professor of Philosophy at Columbia University and Exeter College alumnus and Honorary Fellow, will discuss ‘Understanding Music’ at Cohen Quad.

Christopher Peacocke is one of the world’s leading philosophers of mind and perception. We are delighted to welcome him back to Exeter to share his perspective at the intersection of philosophy and music.

Christopher Peacocke writes:

Music expresses emotions in a special way. My topic is this special way. Its character generates extraordinary powers for music as an artform, and I aim to explain why. This special way also brings limits. This talk, illustrated with musical examples, is intended for a general audience, for anyone interested in how music works. It also aims to contain new points that will be of interest to specialists.

All are warmly invited.

Whether you are a musician, philosopher, student, alumnus, or simply a lover of music, this is an opportunity to hear a distinguished Exeter alumnus explore one of the most powerful artforms we have.