论古代美学命题的理论功能

On the Theoretical Funcions of Ancient Aesthetic Proposition

无可替代的理论功能是美学史上大量出现命题的根本原因。古代美学命题的理论功能主要有五:一是表达功能,表达古人的美学思想是命题的最基本功能。二是阐释功能,命题具有阐释性,可对美学理论观点进行阐释。三是传承功能,命题是传承古代美学理论的最重要载体。四是发展功能,古代美学发展以新观点的提出为标志,命题作为提出美学新观点的基本方法,是推动古代美学发展的重要手段。五是体系建构功能,古代美学各方面理论借助于命题而得以表达,命题是建构古代美学体系的栋梁。

The irreplaceable theoretical function is the fundamental reason for the emergence of a large number of propositions in aesthetic history.There are five theoretical functions of the ancient aesthetic propositions.The first is the expressive function.The basic function of propositions is to express aesthetic thoughts.The second is the interpretive function.The proposition can be used to explain aesthetic theories.The third is the inheritance function.The proposition is the most important carrier of inheriting ancient aesthetic theories.The fourth is the development function.The development of ancient aesthetics is marked by putting forward new viewpoints.The proposition is the basic method of putting forward new viewpoints of aesthetics and the important means of promoting the development of ancient aesthetics.The fifth is the constructive function.The theories of ancient aesthetics are expressed through propositions,which are the bricks and pillars of the mansion of the ancient aesthetic system.