University Sound

Author

Maxwell Teodor Barton, University of MontanaFollow

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Graduation Date

5-2024

Document Type

Portfolio

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

Degree Name

Philosophy

School or Department

Philosophy

Abstract

This civic engagement project (CEP) is varied in its explorations. Philosophically, this paper uses Waltonian aesthetics to critique the concept of "soundscape.". Practically, this paper examines and details my methods for bringing awareness about soundscapes (as both worthy of aesthetic and ethical consideration) to the community of Missoula, Montana. Utilizing a scaffold of Anglo-American analytic aesthetics, philosophy of animals, and environmental aesthetics, I show (1) that the University of Montana soundscape has been neglected in many serious ways (2) why it should be considered as an aesthetic object worthy of aesthetic engagement and (3) how to engage with it in this way.

Keywords

soundscape, aesthetics, ethics

Subject Categories

Aesthetics | Applied Ethics

Recommended Citation

Barton, Maxwell Teodor, "University Sound" (2024). Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects. 354.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/grad_portfolios/354