Friday, August 28, 2026

Assignment #1: Elements of Logic; Syllabus; Handouts, and Gracyk, ch. 1-3

Welcome to Philosophy of Music

Things to do:

1. Review the basic elements of logic (sections 1-6 will suffice; Note: this brief logical excursion is in preparation for future writing tasks involving critical reasoning):

c01.pdf (umass.edu)

2. Read the syllabus and begin reviewing handouts CPE, S&R, CR1-CR3; raise any questions in our next class.

3. When the time is right, we'll begin with chapters 1-3, Gracyk and Kania, ed..

Just for fun: Eldar's improvisation on Bach.