How many civilizations are there ? People fall into 2 camps when talking about civilization. Either they speak of 1 global civilization, or of distinct civilizations as politico-cultural units. Huntington is perhaps the best expression of this latter confused conceptualization (is it cultur... posted 2mo ago with 7 replies (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 9.9 9.9 How many civilizatio (view hidden) log in to judge received 9.9 9.9 In my model I was envisioning civilizations-as-fractals.... 2mo ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 6.6 6.6 In my model I was en (view hidden) log in to judge received 6.6 6.6 Mostly agreed but I think this goes beyond an academic exercise. I think there are universal structures that one can discover in history, and this applies to the concept of civilization (which I tried to draw out explicitly and implicitly), which can then ... 2mo ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 6.9 6.9 Mostly agreed but I (view hidden) log in to judge received 6.9 6.9 I don't think that I am missing the point nor do I disagree with you. It is necessary both to be abstract and concrete. You see pundits talking about high minded ideals like "defending Western civilization", making sure "Civilization doesn't collapse", pre... 2mo ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 3.8 3.8 I don't think that I (view hidden) log in to judge received 3.8 3.8
