Life Lessons from the World's Greatest Composers
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Embark on a captivating 52-minute journey through timeless compositions, exploring the unexpected connections between classical music and the science of happiness. Discover how a French modernist composer and a sitar-playing Indian rock star offer insights into well-being, and uncover the link between a 19th-century symphony and contemporary decision-making psychology. Join Arthur Brooks, a former professional French hornist turned PhD economist and president of the American Enterprise Institute, as he guides you through musical masterpieces from J.S. Bach to Ravi Shankar. Extract valuable life lessons hidden within these beautiful melodies and learn how to immediately apply them to pursue happiness and build a more meaningful life.
Syllabus
Life Lessons from the World's Greatest Composers
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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