On Some Issues Neglected in Modern Chinese Aesthetic Studies

Abstract

Abstract: The paper argues that aesthetic studies in new China belongs to modern aesthetics as it has followed the basic research modes of Western mainstream aesthetics that has involved conceptual hypothesis, presupposed system and logocentric argumentation. The paper takes for examples the debates between the four schools of aesthetics and examines some important issues overlooked in modern Chinese aesthetics. In the context of deconstructionism and postmodernism, against the background of the rich resources of Chinese classical theories, aesthetic studies in new China has gradually exhibited their overly subjective speculation, detachment from practice, and self-closure. These deficiencies show in following aspects: limitedness in research methodology, neglect to Chinese ancient critical resources, negligence of aesthetic principle of life, overlook of the duality of aesthetics or inter-subjectivity, and inattention to the formal diversity of aesthetic existence. The paper maintains that Chinese aesthetic studies may be rejuvenated only through putting sufficient attention to the significance of Chinese ancient aesthetics and critical resources.

Key words: modern aesthetics, Chinese ancient aesthetic resources, life principle, mutual generation of the aesthetic sense, diversity

Gu Zuzhao. On Some Issues Neglected in Modern Chinese Aesthetic Studies[J]. Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art, 2015, 35(2): 68-80.

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