Civilized Talk
Being civilized means being able to recognize and accept the humanity of others, despite their different modes of living. And accomplishing that is much easier than proponents of the idea of a "clash of civilizations" would have us believe.
PARIS – What does it mean to be “civilized”? Obviously, being highly educated, wearing a tie, eating with a fork, or cutting one’s nails weekly is not enough. We all know that being “civilized” in this formal way doesn’t prevent people from behaving like barbarians. Everywhere and at all times, being civilized means being able to recognize and accept the humanity of others, despite their different modes of living.
PARIS – What does it mean to be “civilized”? Obviously, being highly educated, wearing a tie, eating with a fork, or cutting one’s nails weekly is not enough. We all know that being “civilized” in this formal way doesn’t prevent people from behaving like barbarians. Everywhere and at all times, being civilized means being able to recognize and accept the humanity of others, despite their different modes of living.