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Music and Morals: A Theological Appraisal of the Moral and Psychological Effects of Music
Basil Cole, O.P.
ABOUT THIS ITEM
When the lyrics of modern songs extol cop killing, deviant sexual behavior, Satanism and suicide; and when rock concerts turn violent, lives are lost, and communities trashed, people begin to wonder about the link between music and morals. The history of sacred and secular music is traced through the centuries from both philosophical and theological perspectives, and includes insights from persons such as Confucious, Aristotle, Plato, Aquinas, Nietzsche, and Pope John Paul II.
'Music and Morals' covers both major and minor philosophers, from Aristotle to Aquinas, Nietzsche and modern thought about music as relates to the wider world. Author is a Dominican Friar, teacher and jazz pianist.
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Author Biography:
Basil Cole, OP, a former jazz pianist, now priest of Most Holy Name of Jesus Western Province of the Dominicans, is co-author with Paul Conner, OP of Christian Totality: A Theology of the Consecrated Life (St. Paul Publications, Bombay) and a lecturer of the Pontifical University of St. Thomas in Rome.
From the Author
Thinking about music is not easy because it is wordless.
Nevertheless, many philosophers and theologians over the centuries have commented
on this subject. I attempt to bring some of these thinkers, like St. Thomas Aquinas
and even Confusius to help the reader understand what can go on when listening to
music with or without words. Also, music is meant to enhance and develop the art
of contemplation and meditation on the goals of life. While it must be beautiful, in the liturgy of the Mass, it must not so overwhelm with its beauty lest it detract from contemplation of God's mysteries. The liturgy of the Mass must not become a concert of gifted musicians.
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