A public lecture about the philosophy of music will be delivered by Giordano Durante at the John Mackintosh Hall in two weeks' time. The lecture was originally scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday but has had to be postponed due to the inclement weather.

The talk, which is aimed at a non-specialist audience, will introduce the main debates prompted by philosophical reflection on music. Mr Durante will discuss different definitions of ‘music’, the nature of musical works, the power that music possesses to affect listeners emotionally and the puzzles related to musical understanding.

Musical samples will be played during the lecture to illustrate the points covered.

Mr Durante says that the lecture should also serve as an interesting initiation for anyone who is curious about philosophical thinking as a whole.

He said: “By applying philosophical tools and methods in one particular, restricted area like music, I hope to give a flavour of the nature of philosophy. I think the lecture will appeal to anyone who is curious about philosophy or who has a passion for music and how it works. Many of the arguments I discuss will be surprising and provocative and I invite anyone who has ever pondered the vital role music plays in our lives to pop by.”

The lecture is free and will take place on Tuesday 17th February at 6pm at the John Mackintosh Hall Lecture Room.