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What Is Civilization?
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PhilosophyGeneral SociologyGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781025488882
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
What Is Civilization? is a thought-provoking collection of essays that examines the fundamental nature and progress of human society from a variety of cultural and intellectual viewpoints. Bringing together the insights of prominent thinkers like Maurice Maeterlinck and Dhan Gopal Mukerji, the work seeks to define the core elements that constitute a civilized world.
Through a series of diverse inquiries, the contributors explore how different nations and eras have approached the concepts of order, morality, and artistic achievement. The text spans a broad spectrum of perspectives, bridging the spiritual philosophy of India with the technological and scientific advancements of the West. By analyzing the historical development of social structures and the underlying values that sustain them, What Is Civilization? offers a comprehensive look at the shared human endeavor of building a meaningful existence.
This work remains a significant contribution to the fields of history and social philosophy, providing readers with a rich tapestry of ideas on the evolution of culture and the collective aspirations of humanity. It is an essential read for those interested in the philosophical foundations of our global heritage and the ongoing dialogue between different world traditions.
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