Musicophilia

Historical Context and Significance

«Musicophilia» is a book by Oliver Sacks, a renowned neurologist, in which the author explores the intricate connections between music and the human brain. Sacks demonstrates how music can trigger various neurological states, from recovery after strokes to coping with Parkinson's disease, amnesia, and even epilepsy. This work has significantly influenced the perception of music therapy as a serious and effective treatment method in modern medicine and psychology. It also shed light on how music affects our emotions, memory, and even personality, having a substantial impact on the cultural and historical development of societal attitudes towards music and its healing power.