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A dialogue between cultures secures the future of civilisation



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Published Date: 20 June 2008
By Tzvetan Todorov
WHAT does it mean to be "civilised"? Obviously, being highly educated, wearing a tie, eating with a fork, or cutting one's nails weekly is not enough.
We all know that being "civilised" in this formal way does not prevent people from behaving like barbarians. Everywhere and at all times, being civilised means being able to recognise and accept the humanity of others, despite their different modes o...



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