Reflexões teóricas e práticas sobre filosofias de educação musical

Abstract

The purpose of this symposium is to present and discuss theoretical and practical perspectives on the philosophy of music education, considering the relevance of this field of study for the deepening of essential issues that affect music teaching and learning. The need for philosophy for education and music education has been reiterated by different researchers, who present arguments that emphasize the relevance of the philosophical perspective for understanding and reflecting on educational issues, including music education. The literature on the philosophy of music education, primarily in English, offers discussion and reflection on various topics with the aim of expanding the foundations, debates, and practices of music education in different contexts. In this symposium, divided into three parts, selected elements on philosophy, education and music education will be discussed: Part I - Conceptual elements of philosophy, philosophy of education and philosophy of music education. Fundamental concepts and contributions of philosophy to education and music education were selected with the purpose of offering a brief synthesis that reiterates the importance of philosophy for the discussion of educational problems, in general, as well as specific problems of music education. Part II – Review of Brazilian literature in Portuguese in the Philosophy of Music Education area, highlighting the reception of Anglophone reference works in this field, as well as the historical particularities of national production, its dialogue with traditional Western philosophy and with the field of Education. Part III – Meeting points and disagreements between advocacy and the philosophy of music education, reflecting on the objectives pursued by both. Although the efforts that have characterized advocacy work for music education, particularly in formal contexts, have been found to be inconsistent with current philosophical lines of thought in music education, it is argued that there is a need to bridge the gap between the two so that to articulate solid and convincing arguments about the role and value of music in education. From the exposition of each of the three parts of the symposium, it is expected to instigate a debate on the approached themes, seeking new reflections and relevant actions for the strengthening of philosophy as a fundamental field for the development of music education. In addition, the symposium intends to highlight the urgency of bibliographic production in Latin languages, expanding the access of more music educators to these fundamental debates, still little explored in the preparation of music educators in Latin America. The need for more bibliography on this subject in Latin languages may contribute to greater attention being given to philosophy in the preparation of music educators.