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Who are some famous philosophers who also composed music?



I can think of one example: Boethius, one of the first music theorists / acousticians and author of Consolation of Philosophy; he composed:





  • Boethius: Songs of Consolation (YouTube playlist)
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  • Nietzsche of course :)

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  • @JosephWeissman Wow, I didn't know that. Apparently he composed some piano works, too.

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Who are some famous philosophers who also composed music?



I can think of one example: Boethius, one of the first music theorists / acousticians and author of Consolation of Philosophy; he composed:





  • Boethius: Songs of Consolation (YouTube playlist)
    (source)










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  • Nietzsche of course :)

    – Joseph Weissman
    3 hours ago











  • @JosephWeissman Wow, I didn't know that. Apparently he composed some piano works, too.

    – Geremia
    3 hours ago














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Who are some famous philosophers who also composed music?



I can think of one example: Boethius, one of the first music theorists / acousticians and author of Consolation of Philosophy; he composed:





  • Boethius: Songs of Consolation (YouTube playlist)
    (source)










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Who are some famous philosophers who also composed music?



I can think of one example: Boethius, one of the first music theorists / acousticians and author of Consolation of Philosophy; he composed:





  • Boethius: Songs of Consolation (YouTube playlist)
    (source)







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  • Nietzsche of course :)

    – Joseph Weissman
    3 hours ago











  • @JosephWeissman Wow, I didn't know that. Apparently he composed some piano works, too.

    – Geremia
    3 hours ago



















  • Nietzsche of course :)

    – Joseph Weissman
    3 hours ago











  • @JosephWeissman Wow, I didn't know that. Apparently he composed some piano works, too.

    – Geremia
    3 hours ago

















Nietzsche of course :)

– Joseph Weissman
3 hours ago





Nietzsche of course :)

– Joseph Weissman
3 hours ago













@JosephWeissman Wow, I didn't know that. Apparently he composed some piano works, too.

– Geremia
3 hours ago





@JosephWeissman Wow, I didn't know that. Apparently he composed some piano works, too.

– Geremia
3 hours ago










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In addition to Nietzsche:





Rousseau wrote both the music and libretto for an opera - Le Devin du Village.



Rousseau - Le Devin du Village on YouTube





Adorno was a classically trained pianist, studied composition with Berg in Vienna, and wrote piano music and a number of string quartets.



A selection of Adorno string quartets on YouTube






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  • Did not know about Adorno!

    – Conifold
    2 hours ago











  • @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

    – Nick R
    2 hours ago











  • You might also add that Wagner was a composer who was a bit of a (racist) philosopher: philosophy.stackexchange.com/questions/62076/…

    – Ben Hocking
    3 mins ago



















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Gabriel Marcel according to Brendan Sweetman composed music:




He also developed a keen interest in classical music and composed a number of pieces.




However, I could not find a list of these compositions.





Sweetman, B. "Gabriel Marcel". Retrieved April 23, 2019 from Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gabriel-Honore-Marcel






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    In addition to Nietzsche:





    Rousseau wrote both the music and libretto for an opera - Le Devin du Village.



    Rousseau - Le Devin du Village on YouTube





    Adorno was a classically trained pianist, studied composition with Berg in Vienna, and wrote piano music and a number of string quartets.



    A selection of Adorno string quartets on YouTube






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    • Did not know about Adorno!

      – Conifold
      2 hours ago











    • @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

      – Nick R
      2 hours ago











    • You might also add that Wagner was a composer who was a bit of a (racist) philosopher: philosophy.stackexchange.com/questions/62076/…

      – Ben Hocking
      3 mins ago
















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    In addition to Nietzsche:





    Rousseau wrote both the music and libretto for an opera - Le Devin du Village.



    Rousseau - Le Devin du Village on YouTube





    Adorno was a classically trained pianist, studied composition with Berg in Vienna, and wrote piano music and a number of string quartets.



    A selection of Adorno string quartets on YouTube






    share|improve this answer
























    • Did not know about Adorno!

      – Conifold
      2 hours ago











    • @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

      – Nick R
      2 hours ago











    • You might also add that Wagner was a composer who was a bit of a (racist) philosopher: philosophy.stackexchange.com/questions/62076/…

      – Ben Hocking
      3 mins ago














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    In addition to Nietzsche:





    Rousseau wrote both the music and libretto for an opera - Le Devin du Village.



    Rousseau - Le Devin du Village on YouTube





    Adorno was a classically trained pianist, studied composition with Berg in Vienna, and wrote piano music and a number of string quartets.



    A selection of Adorno string quartets on YouTube






    share|improve this answer













    In addition to Nietzsche:





    Rousseau wrote both the music and libretto for an opera - Le Devin du Village.



    Rousseau - Le Devin du Village on YouTube





    Adorno was a classically trained pianist, studied composition with Berg in Vienna, and wrote piano music and a number of string quartets.



    A selection of Adorno string quartets on YouTube







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    • Did not know about Adorno!

      – Conifold
      2 hours ago











    • @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

      – Nick R
      2 hours ago











    • You might also add that Wagner was a composer who was a bit of a (racist) philosopher: philosophy.stackexchange.com/questions/62076/…

      – Ben Hocking
      3 mins ago



















    • Did not know about Adorno!

      – Conifold
      2 hours ago











    • @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

      – Nick R
      2 hours ago











    • You might also add that Wagner was a composer who was a bit of a (racist) philosopher: philosophy.stackexchange.com/questions/62076/…

      – Ben Hocking
      3 mins ago

















    Did not know about Adorno!

    – Conifold
    2 hours ago





    Did not know about Adorno!

    – Conifold
    2 hours ago













    @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

    – Nick R
    2 hours ago





    @Conifold He fell under the spell of Schoenberg to compose music very much of the time. I occasionally listen to Schoenberg, Berg, or Webern when I'm doing the dishes. Seriously. It works really well.

    – Nick R
    2 hours ago













    You might also add that Wagner was a composer who was a bit of a (racist) philosopher: philosophy.stackexchange.com/questions/62076/…

    – Ben Hocking
    3 mins ago





    You might also add that Wagner was a composer who was a bit of a (racist) philosopher: philosophy.stackexchange.com/questions/62076/…

    – Ben Hocking
    3 mins ago











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    Gabriel Marcel according to Brendan Sweetman composed music:




    He also developed a keen interest in classical music and composed a number of pieces.




    However, I could not find a list of these compositions.





    Sweetman, B. "Gabriel Marcel". Retrieved April 23, 2019 from Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gabriel-Honore-Marcel






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      Gabriel Marcel according to Brendan Sweetman composed music:




      He also developed a keen interest in classical music and composed a number of pieces.




      However, I could not find a list of these compositions.





      Sweetman, B. "Gabriel Marcel". Retrieved April 23, 2019 from Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gabriel-Honore-Marcel






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        Gabriel Marcel according to Brendan Sweetman composed music:




        He also developed a keen interest in classical music and composed a number of pieces.




        However, I could not find a list of these compositions.





        Sweetman, B. "Gabriel Marcel". Retrieved April 23, 2019 from Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gabriel-Honore-Marcel






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        Gabriel Marcel according to Brendan Sweetman composed music:




        He also developed a keen interest in classical music and composed a number of pieces.




        However, I could not find a list of these compositions.





        Sweetman, B. "Gabriel Marcel". Retrieved April 23, 2019 from Britannica https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gabriel-Honore-Marcel







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