On the Aesthetic Meaning of Qian Mu’s Academic View on History

Qian Mu’s academic history view has a systematic insight into aesthetics from the mixed perspective of culture and history. It is pointed out in this article that Qian Mu’s whole view on Chinese remote geography and culture serves as methodology for the exploration of the origin of Chinese ethical aesthetics. It also points out that his explanation of change of academic schools and time spirits, and his analysis of culture spirit and essentials of “Li”studies on reveal the soul of Chinese aesthetics and is important for the modern development of Chinese aesthetics.