But some people stop their enjoyment for a short time and begin again. Caliphs and Princes in the Arabian Nights. They are all grown-up substitutes for treacle toffees and catapults and one would soon tire of them all. Without order and safety, those higher activities of mankind. The celebrated essayist C E M Joad praises Our Civilization because it assures order and safety for every citizen. Having beautiful and gorgeous things is not being civilized. 4 thoughts on ‘The Story of Civilization’ by C.E. CREATING BEAUTIFUL THINGS According to the author, people who have money and live a luxurious life are not civilized. He says, “Being civilized ought to be some credit to you, something you can be proud of”. He mentions Shakespeare, Raphael and Beethoven to be civilized as they created beautiful things. Shakespeare – Plays, Raphael - Pictures, Beethoven – Music. INTRODUCTION TO THE ESSAY ‘A Dialogue on Civilization’ is an extract from the book ‘The Story of Civilization’. It is a conversation between the author and his daughter, Lucy, where he explains the meaning of civilization. He points out the three major factors that make a person ‘civilized’.
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