Music and Flourishing

Lamont, Alexandra

Abstract

This chapter draws on theory and a range of recent research literature to explain how music contributes to human flourishing. It first treats music listening and music-making as separate domains, and then brings them together to consider the world of the musician across a range of contexts. Parallels are drawn between theories of well-being and theories of emotion in music. It also includes a developmental perspective on how music is associated with well-being at different stages in life, and how culture and society work together to foster this. The chapter concludes with a consideration of the purposes and goals of engaging with music for well-being and flourishing.

Citation

Lamont, A. (2022). Music and Flourishing. . Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190064570.013.23

• Acceptance Date: Jan 13, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Jan 13, 2022
• Publication Date: Jan 13, 2022
• Deposit Date: Feb 2, 2024
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Pages: 319-334
• ISBN: 9780190064570
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190064570.013.23