How Can One Be Perfected By Music?

Focusing on the aesthetic thought of pre-Qin Confucians, this examination highlights the significance of Yue Jiao, or Music Education, in achieving personal perfection through music. Confucius, as a pioneering educational philosopher, emphasized that music fosters a balance between rational intelligence and emotional sensibility. The book explores the contrasting views of musical value in Confucian and ancient Greek traditions, offering insights for comparative aesthetics and prompting reflections on the role of education in contemporary society.