How are Civilizations Formed:Research Approaches and the Behavioral Perspective
The transitional periods of world civilizations often serve as epochs for reflecting on civilizations themselves.The study on civilizations and world history of civilizations can be approached from multiple perspectives and with human behaviors as a crucial thread.Labor and behavior have created both humanity itself and civilizations.Reflecting particularly on the history of early civilizations,we shall realize that carving,coating,and weaving are prototypical behaviors of great significance in the creation of civilizations.Carving represents uncovering,coating implies covering,and weaving signifies integration.It is on the basis of these diverse prototypical behaviors that the human species has crafted a rich tapestry of material civilizations,ordered civilizations,and significant civilizations.A relatively balanced proportion of prototypical behaviors,continuously evolving forms,mutual integration,and mutual enhancement,constitute the behavioral basis for a benign and sustainable civilization.In the context of practical interests,market competition,and consumer society,these prototypical behaviors and their specific developments tend to become superficial,which will lead to a profound crisis for civilization.Building a civilization on the basis of behaviors that are vibrant,simple,inclusive,and ecologically resilient is significant for the development of modern Chinese civilization as well as the construction of new forms of human civilization.
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