What is a "Civilization"?
A civilization is a group of people who seem to abide by some higher code in which makes them function as a whole and allow their society to progress. The code is usually a form of laws; these laws allow a person to understand the right and wrong thing to do within their community. We have seen that civilizations can work together in order to achieve a higher goal that we could in-turn consider making them "more civilized." By working as groups or communities, more ideas are being generated for progress. Uncivilized people could either be those who choose not to abide by the higher codes or may not have access to progression within their groups. I found some interesting requirements for early cultures to be considered civilized here.
I love your definition! Especially how you talk about civilizations having a code. Because there have been so many ways throughout history in which people have viewed what is considered civilized and uncivilized, you describe the basic definition that fits all societies.
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