The subject would have been an interdisciplinary one that examined the similarities between music and law, and the ways in which each discipline might learn from the other. The subject was unfortunately never developed and remained an idea only, but thankfully this columnist’s love for both music and law has not diminished since the idea was born. This article is a modest attempt to re-engage with this fascinating area by reference to both Western and Chinese traditions. The column commences by outlining Western and Chinese philosophical approaches to the relationship between music and law. It then discusses the similarities between the two. Finally, it explores the question as to whether law has its own music and, if so, how. The great philosophers of the past have discussed connections between music and law. The Greek philosopher Plato said, “Any musical innovation is full of danger to the whole state for when modes of music change, the fundamental laws of the state always change with them.” Another saying attributed to Plato is that “music is a moral law”, although Plato’s authorship of this appears questionable. The exact meaning of Plato’s statements is not clear, although he clearly drew a connection between music and law. Another great philosopher who drew this connection was Confucius.
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