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What are the roles of philosophy in music education?

In this philosophical essay, the purposes and limits of philosophy are clarified, and two metaphors for the philosopher's work in music education—the architect and building inspector—are described. The strengths and limitations of each metaphor are briefly sketched. A dialectical approach to negotiating these metaphors is also suggested. Seeing that the philosopher serves multiple and sometimes conflicting roles in music education, music educators need to cultivate a variety of philosophical perspectives and ensure an open forum for dialogue about the aims, purposes, and approaches of music education.