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The Ontology of Music Groups : Identity, Persistence, and Agency of Creative Groups, Hardback Book

The Ontology of Music Groups : Identity, Persistence, and Agency of Creative Groups Hardback

Edited by Ludger (PTH Brixen, Italy) Jansen, Thorben (University of Bremen, Germany) Petersen

Part of the Routledge Studies in Metaphysics series

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This volume examines the ontology of music groups. It connects two fascinating areas of philosophical research: the ontology of social groups and the philosophy of music. Interest in questions about the nature of music groups is growing.

Since people are widely familiar with music groups, the topic is particularly well-suited for introducing issues in social ontology.

Being comparably small-scale and temporary, music groups also provide an excellent case-study for those who think that social groups are analyzed best by considering small groups.

The present volume provides a comprehensive overview of the topic and seeks to establish the ontology of music groups as a distinct field of philosophical research.

The chapters, written by leading scholars working on social ontology, revolve around four core themes:The identity of music groupsVariations between different kinds of music groupsThe persistence and longevity of (different kinds of) music groupsVarious characteristics of music groups, including their rational and emotional aspects, as well as their creative abilitiesThe contributors consider these themes across a wide range of music groups, including popular music groups, rock bands, alternative acts, hip hop crews, choirs and classical orchestras. The Ontology of Music Groups will appeal to scholars and advanced students working in social ontology, metaphysics, and the philosophy of music.

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