Is Civilization a Good Thing?

Authors

David Wilkinson

Keywords

civilization, meanings, contra civilization

Abstract

How do we feel about “Civilization”? What emotions does the idea of “civilization” evoke from us? Why are these emotions attached to that idea? In more technical terms, what are the “connotations” of “civilization”? Laudatory or derogatory? And why do we feel the way we feel about it? What makes us welcome civilization, fear it, praise it or shun it?

Recommended Citation

Wilkinson, David (2023) "Is Civilization a Good Thing?," Comparative Civilizations Review: Vol. 89: No. 89, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/ccr/vol89/iss89/6