From Confucian Doctrine to Utilitarianism——Correction of traditional Chinese Aesthetics by Western Aesthetics

Traditional Chinese Aesthetics is influenced by Confucianism. It connects aesthetics with morality. In the middle of 20th century, Chinese scholars introduced western aesthetics into China and made two principles in aesthetics: super - utilitarian and direct image. The two principles pillar the Chinese aesthetics, separate morality from aesthetics and carry on the task of solving problems by new culture in the new cultural moment.