Question

Explain clearly the difference between culture and civilization.

Answer 1

Ans. Culture is a result of combination of such organisation which forms civil societies. It (culture) expresses itself through language and art, philosophy and religion, social habits and customs and also through political institutions and economic organisations. All of them collectively constitute the expression of life which is described as culture. Culture is also efflorescence (T)of civilisation.

On the other hand civilization is the organisation of society which creates the condition of culture. Therefore, we cannot think of culture without civilization.

Thus culture and civilization are closely inter-related.

Therefore the difference between both of them is quite evident such as: (i) Civilization is the organization of society. Which creates the conditions of culture.

(ii) There is not at all the seperate identity of culture.

(iii) There may be civilization in the places which have not yet developed their culture.

(iv) Culture is the bright radiant light (efflorescence) of civilization.