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How Would You Go About Formulating a Definition of Civilization

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How would you go about formulating a definition of civilization? What elements are essential to civilized life and what sort of things would you consider desirable but not essential for your definition? Can warlike peoples be considered civilized? Give historical examples to illustrate your point.


Definitions:

Postconventional

A level of moral reasoning in Kohlberg's theory characterized by the application of ethical principles and personal conscience over societal rules.

Moral Reasoning

The process of determining what is right or wrong in a given situation by applying ethical principles.

Privacy

The state or condition of being free from unauthorized intrusion or disclosure in one's personal life or affairs.

Personal Freedom

The right to act, speak, or think without unwanted external restraint.

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