The Development of Aesthetics in the New Century Seen from the Discussions of Aesthetics in the 20th Century

AbstrcatThe legacy of the one hundred year discussions of aesthetics is important for the development of Chinese aesthetics in the new century. Therefore, the studies of aesthetics should be undertaken from the four aspects of the ideals of the researchers of aesthetics, the thought to construct the science of aesthetics, the overcome of prejudices and the freedom of tradition. Only through these can the studies of aesthetics be developed greatly.