- The Turkish Yearbook of International Relations
- Issue: 17
- The Complexity of the Process of Civilization: Anatolia as a Case Point
The Complexity of the Process of Civilization: Anatolia as a Case Point
Authors : Oral Sander
Pages : 88-101
Doi:10.1501/Intrel_0000000087
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Publication Date : 1977-05-01
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Civilization is a complex whole. This is more so if we understand it as "an ideal state of human culture characterized by complete absence of barbarism and a rational, optimum utilization of physical, cultural, spiritual and human resources, and perfect adjustment of the individual within the social framework.' (Websters Third International Dictionary). Despite the vehement claims of racists, there is neither such a thing as a unique, integrating and superior civilization , nor is it possible to find the exact origins of man's material and spiritual products in the depths of history. From the first appearance of the Homo Sapiens onvvards, the development of civilization has been on a continuous line.Keywords : Complexity, Process of Civilization, Anatolia