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Why is Western civilization important?
The influence of Western Civilization is global; defining American culture and North American culture among others. Like all history studies, the study of Western Civilization equips its students with critical thinking skills, analytical skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
What is Western civilization known for?
Western culture, also known as Western civilization, Occidental culture, or Western society, is the heritage of social norms, ethical values, traditional customs, belief systems, political systems, artifacts and technologies of the Western world.
Are religion and moral values necessary for civilization to survive?
For most dead civilizations however, we have sufficient documentation to demonstrate that religion and moral values are a requirement not only for the success of a civilization, but for its very survival.
What are the main causes of civilizational decline?
The reasons for civilizational decline are varied and hotly debated. In general though, there are but a small number of common requirements for a civilization to thrive and only a handful of reasons why they inevitably collapse.
Does the civilizational lifecycle ever end?
In all cases though, the cycle will eventually be completed and the civilization will cease to exist. As strange as it may sound, history has shown us that the start and end of the civilizational lifecycle begins and ends with bondage. Most great civilizations can trace their origins to a period of bondage.
How do citizens view the degradation of morals in society?
With luxuries obtained and all desires fulfilled, carnal indulgences soon follow. Morals break down and an obsession with sex and violence takes hold. Citizens see the degradation of morals as an emancipation from the stringent constraints that restricted their behavior.
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