How Would You Go About Formulating a Definition of Civilization

question 10

Essay

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.

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Definitions:

Outflows

Cash or other resources going out of an entity, typically associated with expenses or investments.

Accelerated Depreciation

A depreciation method that expenses asset cost more rapidly in the initial period of its life.

Tax Purposes

The specific reasons or considerations for calculations or filings as required by tax laws.

Impairment Tests

Assessments to determine if an asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, indicating a loss in value.