Most of the wars in history was done by so called "Western societies". Yet we call ourselves civilized. Why? How civilized are we? In our country, people were enslaved, segregated: blacks; almost wiped out: Native Americans; excluded based on race: Chinese exclusion act. We have had so many wars and internal strife, as well as other nations. Are we civilized or barbaric?
2006-08-08 09:19:07 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
you are a nice guy...as long as there are people like you , this world aint so bad;)
2006-08-08 09:45:06 · answer #1 · answered by . 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem is that you are only familiar with western history. If I recall correctly, the Tartars were wiped off the face of the planet by the Mongols. The Japanese slaughtered millions of Chinese during WWII. I think you'll find the history of warfare equally barbaric in all parts of the globe.
2006-08-08 17:43:27 · answer #2 · answered by Overt Operative 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good point. The funny thing is the conquest of land made by civilised barbarians relied heavily on the excuse of "civilising " barbarians. It's a superiority complex brought about during the industrialitation era, delusional men who crave of exerting their worldview with their new found arriviste glory. Not knowing the beauty of these cultures, and how much is to gain from respectfully learning.
It's pure and brutal bullishness really.
Great question!
You deserve to be honoured with a medal for it!
2006-08-08 17:57:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you really just say most wars have been by "Western Societies"???
Way to be an ethnocentrist! Like the Qin dynasty ...No they haven't had any problems "over there"...
If I wasn't a Christian I would give you a thump upside the head.
Can you even name a proper barbarian tribe? I bet you think "Goths" just hang out at hot topic.
Shame on you.
2006-08-08 16:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by Crystal Violet 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think this question requires a definition of the word civilization. I am sure pretty much every society thinks it is civilized, even if it uses a different term.
2006-08-08 17:27:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well lets talk about some other countries in todays world, compared to others at least we have a society that is functional compared to the rest of the world.
2006-08-08 16:53:51 · answer #6 · answered by kimber g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
europe alot worse 4 organised wars but tribes always figting each other aswell
2006-08-08 19:28:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The veneer of civilization is very thin
2006-08-08 16:23:51 · answer #8 · answered by unseen_force_22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
us humans are just like any other species of animals...except more naive and inexperienced
2006-08-08 16:32:31 · answer #9 · answered by angelus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋