A New Dialectic of Art Therapy and Social Discipline from the Perspective of Functionalism

  • Qiumin Chen Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Nankai University, China
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30560/hssr.v8n4p148
Keywords: aesthetics, function, Confucian Ritualism, social discipline, art therapy

Abstract

Law, ethics, religion, politics, philosophy, and art constitute advanced forms of social consciousness that regulate human behavior. Art uniquely shapes mental states and spiritual outlooks through its aesthetic appeal rather than mechanical application. This study employs the traditional Chinese philosophical framework of "The Distinction between Ritual and Music" as a theoretical foundation, using music therapy as a representative case to analyze the dialectical relationship between artistic healing and social discipline within the functionalist perspective.

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Published
2025-08-14
How to Cite
Chen, Q. (2025, August 14). A New Dialectic of Art Therapy and Social Discipline from the Perspective of Functionalism. Humanities and Social Science Research, 8(4), p148. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30560/hssr.v8n4p148
Issue
Vol 8 No 4 (2025)
Section
Articles
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