Are We Civilized?

'Are We Civilized? : Human Culture in Perspective' is a seminal examination of the development and nature of human society by the distinguished anthropologist Robert Harry Lowie. In this thought-provoking study, Lowie challenges conventional notions of progress and civilization by comparing Western cultural achievements with those of diverse societies across the globe. The work traverses various aspects of human existence-including religion, social organization, art, and technology-to investigate whether modern humanity has truly evolved beyond its ancestors in a meaningful way.Lowie employs a rigorous comparative method to dismantle cultural prejudices, illustrating that civilization is a complex, multi-faceted concept rather than a simple linear progression. By placing human culture in perspective, the author encourages readers to reflect on the biases inherent in their own societal structures. This classic text remains a vital contribution to the field of cultural anthropology, offering a lucid and accessible exploration of the traits that define human life across different eras and geographies. It is an essential work for those interested in the social sciences, history, and the fundamental questions surrounding human progress.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.