Contemporary music education leaders suggest ambiguous definitions of "diversity," often assuming it both unquestionably good and compatible with equity. The purpose of this inquiry is to explore the assumptions underlying such discourse. First, I use the legal history of diversity in education to examine the American National…

This article considers the contribution that Jacques Derrida's work "Of Hospitality" might make to higher music education as it unsettles the usual ascription of normative value to learning and teaching music at the university. Along these lines, what is most at issue in the encounter with Derrida's thinking is the concomitant notion of…

Utilizes critical reaction to the book, "A Philosophy of Music Education," as a framing device to discuss feminist theory and music education philosophy. Maintains that critical criteria drawn from a specific political agenda, and applied to apolitical subjects, accomplishes little more than politicized rhetoric. (MJP)

Proposes the educational activities in a modern, multicultural society and explains that these aims have strong implications for the ethical import of music education. States that music has a significant role in the personal and social development of students. Discusses the potential impact music education has on society. (CMK)

Explores what it means to be a human being and the role music has in people's lives as a justification for teaching music in the schools. Believes that music plays an important role in the lives of human beings and allows them to express feeling about what it means to be human. (CMK)

Explores consciousness studies as a basis for music education philosophy. Examines five areas: (1) background on human consciousness; (2) consciousness as seen from two paradigms; (3) music viewed from a larger perspective; (4) importance of music education as reflecting real-life music making; and (5) critique of music education practice. (CMK)

Addresses some historical reasons why music education historiography developed the way it did and discusses the role of musicology as a link between historiography and music education historiography. Argues that historical researchers in music education have been directed more by the traditions of historical research than by values-driven…

Considers the role of public policy in the development of a philosophy of music education particularly focusing on the history of aesthetic education philosophy. Examines the state of music education in the broader context of U.S. education at the beginning of the second half of the 20th century. (CMK)

Summarizes six principles that might serve as a theoretical framework supporting a new vision for the purposes and processes of music teacher preparation. Draws the principles from the conceptions of learning and teaching of Jerome Bruner, Maxine Greene, and Vernon A. Howard. Provides background information on their ideas. (CMK)

Discusses how the outgrowth of the praxial philosophy in music education is misunderstood and has led to a lack of informed dialogue on the differences between praxis and philosophical bases for music education. Presents an interpretation of Aristotle's idea of praxis and considers praxis in terms of implications for music education. (CMK)

Explores the concept of aims in music education through investigating the ideas of four philosophers: Wolfgang Brezinka, Richard S. Peters, Bennett Reimer, and David Elliott. Inquires into the empirical and logical aspects of aims and clarifies the relationships between "musical behaviors." Concludes by discussing the relevance of conceptual…

Concentrates on the role verbal language plays in relation to music listening, or "knowing within" music. Discusses three different forms of knowledge (episteme, phronesis, and aisthesis) that are inherent in language and the musical listening experience. Expounds that knowledge by aisthesis depends on one's ability to perceive the…