ABSTRACT
Praxialism is not a term generally used in philosophy. That is, the word does not appear in The Oxford Guide to Philosophy, The Routledge Companion to Aesthetics, The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, or similar compendia in philosophy.1 However, praxialism has gained prominence in music education, especially, such that it deserves consideration in a study of music philosophy. Although the ensuing discussions will come largely from the fields of education and music education, the roots of praxialism lie in music philosophy. Praxialism, thus, may be a valid viewpoint for performers, therapists, and so on, as well as for music educators.
