Peter Szendy es un filósofo y musicólogo francés cuyo trabajo examina críticamente las concepciones románticas y modernistas de la escucha. Explora cómo percibimos el sonido y la música, descubriendo conexiones históricas y filosóficas más profundas dentro de nuestras experiencias auditivas. Su escritura impulsa a los lectores a reconsiderar la profunda influencia del sonido en nuestras vidas y cultura. El enfoque de Szendy ofrece una visión penetrante sobre cómo nuestros oídos se han convertido en herramientas esenciales para comprender el mundo.
Examines what the role of the listener is, and has been, through the centuries. The author explains his love of musical arrangement (since arrangements allow him to listen to someone listening to music), and wonders whether it is possible in other ways to convey to others how we ourselves listen to music.
This work presents an innovative ecological perspective on images, exploring their relationship with the environment and our perception of reality. The renowned philosopher delves into how visual representations influence our understanding of ecological issues and the interconnectedness of all things. By examining the interplay between images and nature, the book invites readers to reconsider their views on representation, perception, and the role of philosophy in addressing contemporary environmental challenges.