Music and Joy Book

Music and Joy Lessons on the Good Life is a joyful exploration of music’s power to enrich our lives. Drawing on sources from Confucius to Saint Augustine and examples ranging from Beethoven to the blues, Daniel K. L. Chua argues that music is far more than entertainment. Blending philosophy, theology and music theory, he reveals how music can teach us joy, offer wisdom for living well, and provide hope in an age of political and environmental uncertainty.

• Explores the connection between music, joy, philosophy and human flourishing across cultures and centuries.
• Daniel K. L. Chua is the Chair Professor of Music at the University of Hong Kong. His books include Beethoven and Freedom and Alien Listening: Voyager’s Golden Record and Music from Earth.
• Hardback book: 336 Pages, 14 × 22 cm with 40 Black and White illustrations

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