本文为许倬云先生与南京大学美学研究所的一次座谈。许先生从历史学家和社会学家的角度谈了他对中西文化差异背景下中国美学的独特理解和体验。他指出中国美学和伦理有许多特殊性,强调必须在注重文化差异的基础上,对不同地域、民族的美学和艺术规律进行对比研究和深入分析。许倬云先生的研究思路及观点例证无疑对于当代中国的美学研究转向具有重要的启示意义。 This article is a discussion between Mr. Xu Yun and Nanjing University Institute of Aesthetics. Mr. Xu talked about his unique understanding and experience of Chinese aesthetics from the perspective of historians and sociologists. He pointed out that there are many particularities in Chinese aesthetics and ethics, and emphasized that we must make a comparative study and in-depth analysis of the aesthetics and art laws of different regions and nations on the basis of focusing on cultural differences. Xu Xuyun’s research ideas and opinions exemplify undoubtedly have important implications for the turning point of contemporary Chinese aesthetics.