Why Are We Attracted to Sad Music?

by Sandra Garrido

Book Overview

In this book, perspectives in psychology, aesthetics, history and philosophy are drawn upon to survey the value given to sad music by human societies throughout history and today. Why do we love listening to music that makes us cry? This mystery has puzzled philosophers for centuries and tends to defy traditional models of emotions. Sandra Garrido presents empirical research that illuminates the psychological and contextual variables that influence...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319819364
• ISBN13: 9783319819365
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.3"