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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
1.Culture is by definition smaller than a civilization.
2.Culture can grow and exist without residing in a formal civilization whereas a civilization will never grow and exist without the element of culture.
3.Culture can be tangible or intangible whereas civilization is something that is more tangible because it is what you see as a whole
4.Culture can be transmitted through symbols in the form of language whereas an entire civilization cannot be transmitted by mere language alone.
Difference between Culture and Civilization, Sociologists View
Culture |
Civilization |
Culture includes religion, art philosophy, literature, music, dance, etc. which brings satisfaction and pleasure to many. It is the expression of final aspects of life. |
Civilization includes all those things by means of which some other objective is attained. Type writers, motors, etc. come under this category. Civilization consists of technology or the authority of man over natural phenomenon as well as social technology which control man's behavior. |
Culture is what we are. |
Civilization is what we have. |
Culture has no standard of measurement because it is an end in itself. |
Civilization has a precised standard of measurement. The universal standard of civilization is utility because civilization is a means. |
Culture cannot be said to be advancing. It cannot be asserted that the art, literature, thoughts are ideals of todays and superior to those of past. |
Civilization is always advancing. The various constituents of civilizations namely machines, means of transportation, communication, etc. are constantly progressive. |
Culture is internal and an end. It is ralated to internal thoughts, feelings, ideals, values, etc. It is like the soul of an individual. |
Civilization is external and a means. It is the means for the expression and manifestation of the grandness, it is like the body of an individual. |
Difference between Culture and Civilization, Anthropologists View
Culture |
Civilization |
All societies have culture. |
Only a few societies have civilization. |
Culture is earlier. |
Civilization is later. |
Culture is pre-condition for civilization to develop. |
Civilization represents a stage of cultural advancement. |
Culture is super organic. |
Civilization is a part of reality culture. |
Culture is a totality of traditions. |
Civilization is a totality of great and little traditions. |