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[Music--poison and cure].

J Jakob

    Praxis
    |July 21, 1999
    PubMed
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    Music is a unique human psychological phenomenon, not found in nature. Its dualistic nature, encompassing both good and evil, is exemplified by the historical development of the organ.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Philosophy of Music

    Context:

    • The perception of music is explored as a distinctly human psychological construct.
    • Nature is posited as lacking inherent musical qualities.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze music as a psychologic phenomenon.
    • To examine the bivalent and dialectic nature of music.
    • To use the history of the organ as a paradigm for music's dualistic characteristics.

    Summary:

    • Music is exclusively a human psychological phenomenon, not an element of the natural world.
    • The human psyche's characteristics, such as being bivalent, bipolar, and dialectic, are reflected in music.
    • The historical evolution of the organ serves as a case study illustrating music's inherent duality, encompassing both positive and negative aspects.

    Impact:

    • This perspective challenges conventional notions of music's origins.
    • It provides a framework for understanding the complex psychological underpinnings of musical experience.
    • Highlights the profound connection between human psychology and the creation and perception of music.