PHILOSOPHICAL UNDERSTANDING OF MUSIC IN THE CONTEXT OF AESTHETIC THEORY SUSANNE LANGER

Abstract

The article examines the philosophy of music in the context of the aesthetic concept Susanne Langer. Music is presented as presentational symbol acts as a logical picture of the sensual life. The idea of «significant form» reveals the possibilities of music to express the essence of things, while not calling them.

Keywords: Susanne K.Langer, music, presentational symbol, a significant form, emotions.