A new volume titled The Experience of Noise: Philosophical and Phenomenological Perspectives, co-edited by Dr Basil Vassilicos, Lecturer in Philosophy at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), has been released by Springer Publishing as part of its esteemed Contributions to Phenomenology series, examining the experience of noise and sound as a philosophical phenomenon.
This volume is the result of a collaborative effort between Dr Vassilicos and co-editors Dr Giuseppe Torreof the University of Limerick (UL) and Dr Fabio Tommy Pellizzer of the University of Ferrara. It also includes a noteworthy contribution from Dr Marek McGann of MIC’s Department of Psychology.
Noise is often dismissed as mere interference or disruption, but this new publication invites readers to take noise seriously as a philosophical and phenomenological concept. The book delves into a wide range of topics—from sound and silence to technology and the senses—making it a useful resource for researchers in philosophy, sound studies, media and communications theory, and more.
Speaking about the book, Basil said: “‘The Experience of Noise’ aims to open up philosophical and phenomenological conversations around a subject often overlooked. This book is an invitation to turn our attention towards or even rethink noise (auditory or visual, communicative, aesthetic, or social)—not just as an interruption or nuisance, but as an intriguing or astonishing aspect of the human experience. By bringing together philosophical and phenomenological insights, we hope to spark new conversations about the role of noise in how we live, think, and perceive our world.”
Head of the Department, Dr Daniel Vázquez, warmly congratulated Basil on his achievement.
This publication also coincides with the Department marking 60 years of philosophy at MIC, which was recently celebrated with a special conference.
