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Vladimir Jankélévitch
(1903 - 1985)
French musicologist and philosopher
French musicologist and philosopher
French musicologist and philosopher noted for his lyrical writings on ethics, time, and the art of music.
Vladimir Jankélévitch studied philosophy and music at the Sorbonne, earning renown for his analyses of time, memory, and melody.
He authored influential works such as 'Music and the Ineffable' and 'The Unforgettable and the Unpresentable', blending lyrical prose with rigorous thought.
His philosophical inquiries addressed the limits of language, the nature of forgiveness, and the ethics of everyday life.
As a professor at the University of Paris, he influenced generations of students in both musicology and philosophy.
A member of the French Resistance during World War II, his experiences shaped his reflections on moral responsibility.
Jankélévitch's legacy endures in the fields of aesthetics and philosophy of music.
Vladimir Jankélévitch