domingo, 31 de enero de 2010

The sense of culture.

The sense of culture.by: jesus moises del cid oaks.moisesdelcid@gmail.com 

There are varied definitions about the terms of culture, but one of the most frequent use is "the set of lifestyles, customs, knowledge and level of development of artistic, scientific, industrial, at a time or particular social group".
Such definitions, which is denoted by a strong ethnological and sociological aspect, become principles only reflect the behavioral character of certain social groups. But these definitions do not cover in depth the relationship between culture and human nature by changing the definition of culture according to the local and social situation in which it seeks to define.
Whether for practical purposes can be somewhat useful, but to be attached to particular scientific knowledge and philosophical knowledge should go a bit deeper to get a full definition clarifying and universal for all human groups. That despite the diversity of customs and traditions we contain the same natureThat is human nature. Every social group or community, in the end are people interacting with others. Humanity.
It is clear that only the man is the only creature on this planet who does culture. It is also clear that not everything that man does is culture being this for their fallibility, that is it can make mistakes and often intentionally or unconsciously watchful against their own humanity or of others.
Besides the multiplicity of meaning that have been the words or ideas or concepts in the present case also the confusion that exists between various definitions in an attempt to designate the same concept (culture). Being different things, but their close relationship and ignorance on our part became synonyms of just staying in a superfluous reference to anything that leads us in practice and therefore does not clarify our understanding. Such is the example in terms of culture and civilization. That for most people means the same. But although one can not avoid synonymy should be aware that they are different aspects of human reality.
It is thus to be distinguished: that civilization are the manifestations and expressions and creative materials that exist in human society (art, technology, economy, industry, etc.).. Instead the term culture to deepen itself as the cultivation of human knowledge and refinement of the intellectual faculties of man (wisdom, moral, spiritual, etc.)..
As well defines Juan Calderon Louvier "culture is the cultivation by man to all things human ... As the action of man upon nature to promote it and improve it." And again expressed "as the deepest meaning and essence of culture is the cultivation and perfection of human nature." That is, in the development and upgrading of skills and aptitudes of man. Or as the culture defines thinker Max Scheler: "Culture is humanization.
The key factor in the sense that you should save all human culture is in the meaning or definition of man. Clarifying that distinguishes human nature to where that is becoming involved in their search for natural fullness. Thus abiding philosophical principle that "no one loves what he does not know". It is with the clarification of the nature, which means looking good and proper for the fulfillment of that nature in the goodness that makes the being of things. Therefore be understood that the term culture implies a search in the humanization of man, and not just a simple personal training for the mechanical development of individuals within a given society. Therefore not enough human instruction mannerisms of laws, customs or categorical principles, nor reach the cynicism in a large social anarchy. But rather education about human nature tending the cultivation of the values and qualities that are worthy of the person and human existence, ie a precise clarification of the human being. These values come to be: truth, goodness and beauty. Also as a good moral education who make up the community. And referring back to the cauldron Louvier thinker expresses that "the truth about man is the norm authentic culture."
And is that in any given community culture, but to varying degrees of fullness or perfection, and this is evident through the care and love for what the human being. For a crop that kind of human being leads to an equally gracious toward others kindly, cultured human beings.
It is because that culture seeks the fulfillment of man through the cultivation of all aspects that are essential to human nature. As Aristotle expressed that "man is a rational animal." a corporeal being spiritual, so they should be engaged in cultivation of corporeal and spiritual qualities of man to achieve his fulfillment as a human being and this is accomplished through education, love and social harmony which comes to culture. The cultivation of virtues and values that enrich human action.
It is imperative to discern and recognize that not all the events that we see today make up a true human culture if they are not overvalued and emancipation of a unique human aspect. These demonstrations suggest the fullness in just the aspect of human freedom, but only by making use of the term without going in clarifying the true and genuine human nature. Falling to the extremes of violating the condition of his person for the sake of an irrational act of expression. Since these expressions and antisocial behavior.
It is then that the meaning of culture is followed: in which every person found in the society we live free and easy access to the values that can deliver power in this life and reach their full humanity. In a proper social conduct careful to human dignity for herself and her ilk

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