“敬畏自然”是人类对自然及其规律产生的一种包含着各种心理成分在内的、复杂的、形上的终极体验。当代人类社会需要“敬畏自然”。“敬畏自然”的正当性可以从定义澄清、科学祛魅、道德养成三个层面加以证明。科学认知、哲学反思和审美体验是当代人获得“敬畏自然”体验的三种主要途径。倡导“敬畏自然”有助于环境道德水平的提升,推动环保事业的发展。 “Awe-inspiring nature ” is a complex and metaphysical ultimate experience that humankind has brought about by various kinds of psychological components to nature and its laws. Contemporary human society needs “reverence for nature ”. The justification of “reverence for nature” can be proved from three aspects: definition clarification, disenchantment of science and moral cultivation. Scientific cognition, philosophical introspection and aesthetic experience are the three main ways through which contemporary people can experience “reverence for nature.” Advocacy “reverence for nature ” helps to enhance the level of environmental ethics and promote the development of environmental protection.