蔡元培“以美育代宗教说”的价值结构分析

An Analysis of the Value Structures of CAI Yuan-pei's Theory of "Aesthetic Education Replacing Religion"

蔡元培的"以美育代宗教说"不仅是一个重要的现代美学命题,更是现代中国一个极具诱惑力的文化现代性主张;既是一个启蒙现代性方案,又具有审美现代性的内涵;既深受西方现代思想的影响,又难掩文化保守主义倾向;既包含终极追求精神,又体现出世俗关怀的抱负。这些价值矛盾的生成是同中国社会思想文化的复杂生存形态及其发展路径紧密相关的。

CAI Yuan-pei＇s theory of ＂Aesthetic Education Replacing Religion＂ is an attractive notion of modernity of Chinese culture more than an important proposition of modern aesthetics. The theory contains three value paradoxes. It is not only a project of enlightenment modernity,but also gives an expression of aesthetic modernity;although it absorbs some west thoughts, the inclination of culture conservatism can not be covered ;the spirit of ultimate pursuit and worldly concern are also both included in this theory. The formation of the paradoxes of value structures is related to the complicated existing forms of modern Chinese culture and thought and its developing path.