Abstract
Human aesthetic behavior has a metaphysical state: the subject, in its "true self" state, pursues "absolute beauty" through "pure intuition", and then obtains "pure pleasure". Albeit ideal, this formulation is a principle generally found in various Chinese and foreign aesthetics. It lays foundations for aesthetic behavior at the metaphysical level, guides specific aesthetic practices, and becomes an object of art. As the logic premise of modern aesthetics, this principle has significantly influenced various modern aesthetic theories.
First Page
190
Last Page
199
Recommended Citation
Liu, Xuguang. 2020. ""Pure Pleasure", "Absolute Beauty", and "True Self": A Study of the Metaphysical Dimension of Aesthetics." Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art 40, (1): pp.190-199. https://tsla.researchcommons.org/journal/vol40/iss1/2
