Western Civilization
Western Civilization, also known as “The West”, “Western Culture”, “Western Society”, is the Social Norms, Ethical Values (
Humanism), Customs, Culture, Traditions, Political Systems, Law, Artifacts, Sciences, and Technologies that have originated and/or are associated with Europe stemming from the societal foundations of Ancient Greece, Rome, &
Judea.Western Civilization is not limited to Europe, as it also includes The Americas & Australasia. Elements of Western Philosophy can be found beyond the West.The West originates from Ancient Greece where the arts, sciences, and societies
flourished with the birth of Liberty, Freedom, & Democracy. Western Civilization continued to grow and develop throughout
Ancient Rome and the
Byzantine Empire, gaining strong and significant influences & philosophy from Judaea-Christianity, and later flourished again during The
Age of Enlightenment— leading to rapid advancement of education, sciences, & freedoms.During the early modern era of the 1900’s, Western Civilization was nearly destroyed by & overcame the oppressive rise of Fascism, Nazism, and Communism in WW2 .The West enjoys the highest degree of broad Freedoms, Liberties, Human Rights, Wealth, Peace, Free Markets, Quality of Life, Healthcare, Education, Sciences, & Technologies in the world.Today, Western Civilization & Western Philosophies thrive & develop around the world & The West itself, & many other countries as well such as India (World’s largest democracy).
Western Civilization
by Elizabeth Regina on Feb 02, 2017 05:10:15
In the US, 1930s invention of good whites and an apparent
common culture excluding non-whites and bad whites (i.e. Nazis). Used to rally
white saviour complex to lead world and also fight Nazis who threatened Anglo dominance and business interests. Taught in universities as foundation for everything that's good in
modernity.
Example:
We must protect Western Civilization (i.e. white male
capitalist normativity) from those feminists and
third world intellectuals...and of course the
commies who want to 'share the wealth'.
Decline of Western Civilization
by Rick James D. on Sep 14, 2005 10:50:00
1. A rare and sometimes pricey documentary based on punk bands from the West Coast scene of the early 1980s.
2. A film with rare footage of bands such as
the Germs, X, Fear, Catholic Discipline, Black Flag, The Alice Bag Band, and
Circle Jerks.
3. Penelope Spheeris's footage of the early West Coast punk scene which ranges from obscure bands to better known bands of the scene of the time. Her work on the film shows the raw, gritty, and visceral era of punk rock. Interviews are conducted with fans who experienced the movement when it was something to be proud of. A film void of
the big three of punk (Ramones, Clash, and Sex Pistols).
4. A must have for any person that has an interest in the old school punk scene.
Example:
Hey Frank, did you see
the Decline of
Western Civilization? I paid fifty bucks for my bootleg copy, but the
footage was well worth it. It provided me with alot of great footage, interviews, and interesting facts of what the scene used to be like.