Civilization: history, description, common characteristics and importance
Civilization is a characteristic of people; it is one of the things that set human beings apart from other species.i While it is true that all living things form societies, it is only human beings who have a civilization. A civilization provides man with numerous basic needs and wants. The primary...
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| Language: | English |
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Zes Rokman Resources
2016
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/49634/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/49634/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/49634/1/49634_Civilisation-history%2C%20description.pdf |
| Summary: | Civilization is a characteristic of people; it is one of the things that set human beings apart from other species.i While it
is true that all living things form societies, it is only human beings who have a civilization. A civilization provides man
with numerous basic needs and wants. The primary aim of this paper is to expound these needs and wants. They are
classified as follows: (a) physical and material (economic) needs, such as shelter, food, clothing and tools, (b) spiritual
and psychic (religious) needs, such as a worldview, (c) intellectual needs, (d) gregarious (social) needs, such as
companionship and interrelationships between people, (e) military,ii (f) technological needs, and (g) cultural needs. The
paper will also provide an overview of the following: firstly, history of civilization; secondly, a description of civilized
vs. pre-civilized communities, simple civilizations vs. advanced civilizations; thirdly, an outline of the key components
that make up a civilization; and fourthly, an explanation of the reasons for the invention of civilization. The study
argues that: firstly, civilization is vital to man’s living, without it solidarity, cooperation and fraternity among people of
different nations cannot be achieved; secondly, every civilization, regardless of its size and lifespan, has contributed
tremendously to other civilizations. Hence, no community should be labeled as ‘primitive.’ It is expected that this study
will contribute to understanding the importance of civilization, its history, description, elements and characteristics. |
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