The concept of music education from a philosophical perspective

Abstract

Music education, as an important discipline, has always received attention from the education and music communities. Music is not just an art form, but the carrier of human expression, cognition and behavior. However, there are differences in views on the purpose and content of music education. Different cultural backgrounds in China and the West place different emphasis on music education. By comparing music education philosophies, under different concepts, one can understand the music education practices and concepts of different cultures, thereby promoting cross-cultural communication and understanding. Philosophy is a discipline that explores fundamental issues and principles, emphasizing speculative and critical thinking. In China’s history, philosophical ideas have played an important role in shaping music education. Ancient China’s philosophical ideas, such as Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism, have had a profound impact on the understanding and education of music. In order to better understand the internal connection between musical art forms and expressive behavior, and to gain a deeper understanding of the essence and significance of music, this article adopted a comparative research method from a philosophical perspective to debate the concept of music education and explore its essence and goals. By comparing different perspectives, the aim is to propose a comprehensive concept of music education to promote students’ comprehensive development. This article started from the dialectical relationship between the essence of music and philosophy, and then analyzed different music education concepts from a philosophical perspective. Finally, from a philosophical perspective, it studied the inspiration for music education reform. Music education should not only focus on skills and performance, but also on the cultivation of aesthetic and thinking abilities. Analyzing from a philosophical perspective, we can better understand the essence and significance of music, explore the value of music education, solve problems in it and promote sustainable development of music education. At the same time, it can have profound impacts in fields, such as psychology, sociology and healthcare. It effectively demonstrates the multiple values and roles of music education, providing a broader perspective for the public to understand and promote music education.