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Sam Murphy
@sam-murphy
BA Philosophy
Member since Apr 19, 2022
2 published articles
Sam is a philosopher with a passion for philosophy’s crossover with the world of art. His main interests include the philosophy of music, and the ideological undertones of art movements. He holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of Warwick. In his spare time, he composes music and writes about art.
Hip Hop’s Challenge to Traditional Aesthetics: Empowerment and Music
David Hume’s aesthetic theory posits that art should appeal to a common morality and a universal human nature. Hip-Hop uncovers the false assumptions that underlie Hume’s theories of artistic value.
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Is Pop Music Art? Theodor Adorno and the War on Modern Music
Theodor Adorno was a big critic of popular forms of music. But does his philosophical argument hold up to today’s standards?
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