The History of Western Civilization
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Western Civilization 101:
What is it? Where is it?
1:13 min
What cultural practices do you
associate most with the term
"Western Civilization"?
Why the West Succeeded
5:42 min
Any thoughts or comments?
Why did the West dominate?
Who will control the future
2:02 min
Could western civilization soon
be history?
During the next few classes we will explore six aspects of western civilization: competition, science, property, medicine, consumerism and work.
Understanding how the West beat the rest gives us insight not just into the past but also into the future which will help us answer the question, are we the generation on who's watch western ascendancy will end?
Let's begin with a discussion on competition.
46:50-stop/discuss as needed
UNIT ONE: COMPETITION
Follow up question
UNIT TWO: SCIENCE
46:49-stop/discuss as needed
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UNIT THREE: PROPERTY
47:20-stop/discuss as needed
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UNIT FOUR: MEDICINE
45:35-stop/discuss as needed
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UNIT FIVE: CONSUMERISM
46:53-stop/discuss as needed
Follow up question
UNIT SIX: WORK ETHIC
46:50-stop/discuss as needed
Follow up question
What's missing?
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