“Civilization” in History and Ideology Since 1800
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21836266 |
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| Authors | Patrick Manning (0000-0002-5719-8383, University of Pittsburgh, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 325-344 |
| Publication date | 2022-11-17 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | New Global Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1940-0004 • E-ISSN: 2194-6566 |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1515/ngs-2021-0049 |
| OpenAlex | W3209472973 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 21 |
The term “civilization,” articulated in eighteenth century Europe, has been widely used in many languages from the nineteenth century to the present. It refers both to widespread societies governed by powerful states in modern times and to prestigious urban and monumental civilizations of ancient times. This essay explores the history of the concept of civilization through science, ideology, and schooling. Scientific exploration of civilization was an implementation of emerging studies in social science. Ideological statement of social priorities appropriated civilization, especially in the era of expanding capitalism, empire, and white supremacy. In the school systems set up around the world, the term “civilization” was included in the curriculum both to explain ancient heritage and the comparison of modern great powers, religious faiths, and cultural practices. Weaknesses in the concept of civilization are becoming apparent as knowledge expands. New factors to consider include the significance of the end of empire; increased attention to network dynamics as well as hierarchies; comparisons of biological equality and social inequality; the roles of commoners and local scales; the rise of global social and institutional structures; shifting balances of societies and regions; and more attention to the historical role of schooling and science
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