The Concept of Classical Music and its Philosophical Roots

Abstract

This study analyzes the conceptual essence of classical music and its philosophical origins using a comprehensive scientific and methodological approach. The research problem is defined as identifying the theoretical factors that determine the epistemological, axiological, and aesthetic significance of classical music in the spiritual life of society. The methodological framework includes historical-typological analysis, a conceptual approach, and musical-philosophical hermeneutics, enabling an in-depth exploration of the ideological layers embedded in classical musical heritage. The key findings demonstrate how Eastern philosophy, Sufi thought, and ancient aesthetic principles manifest within the structure and meaning of the maqom tradition. The study substantiates the role of classical music as not only an artistic phenomenon but also a holistic philosophical and educational system. The analysis further reveals the intrinsic relationship between the historical development of musical thought and the human spiritual experience. The final conclusions present new scholarly insights into the leading role of philosophical ideas in shaping national musical cognition.