[LAU] The Psychology of Music

[david]

On 02/09/2013 04:59 AM, David L. Craig wrote:
> On 13Feb08:1918-1000, david wrote:
>
>> On 02/08/2013 05:10 AM, David L. Craig wrote:
>>> On 13Feb08:0755-0600, Stephen Stubbs wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 2/8/2013 1:43 AM, david wrote:
>>>>> http://visual.ly/psychology-music?utm_source=visually_embed
>>>>>
>>>> So now we have quantitative proof that the Ancient Greeks' views on
>>>> music were correct.
>>>>
>>>> Music is not an art but a science, with well defined laws that
>>>> enable the musician to induce specific effects and emotions in the
>>>> listener.
>>>
>>> So explain how Western peoples feel sad in minor keys
>>> while Middle Eastern peoples do not, just to mention
>>> one non-universal emotional reaction.
>>
>> I don't think emotional reactions are as directly connected with
>> usage of specific brain centers. As the success of cognitive therapy
>> for some problems, emotional reactions are learned. Cultures help
>> teach that, too.
>
> So then you admit your scientific laws do not enable the
> musician to induce specific effects and emotions in the
> listener.

I think you're confusing me with some other poster. The "Music is not an 
art but a science" comment above is from some one else.

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