ΑΓΓΛΙΚΑ 1: ΤΜΗΜΑ Ι.Α.Κ.Α.

ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΑ-ΜΑΡΙΝΑ ΤΣΟΥΤΣΟΥΛΟΠΟΥΛΟΥ

σήμερα - 1:12 π.μ.

3rd Lesson - 09.10.2024
Τετάρτη, 9 Οκτωβρίου 2024 - 7:55 μ.μ.

1. General info regarding the course

2. Culture & Civilisation: topics discussed/ pictures shown in class

What culture is/ What civilisation is

What is subculture?

What is literacy?

Is there civilisation without a culture?

Is there culture without a people's common history/ background?

3. The pros and cons of civilisation.

An anthropologist once said: "The soul of civilisation is the civilisation of the soul".

4. The word "culture" - "cultivate" - 'cultivating our soul'.

5. Civilisation and Technology (inventions - development - trade, etc.)

6. Spiritual vs. technological advancements and development of humanity

7.a. Some of the pros of civilisation:

- any means that helps us advance our self, our spirit, and make our lives liveable

and easier.

Love - peace - non-violence - justice (affecting our behaviour towards others).

- The products of the human spirit - e.g., literacy (i.e., the ability to read, write, speak and listen, and to

be listened to and understood), philosophy, literature, science, math, astronomy, music, dance,

ways to grow crops and feed animals and humans, arts and crafts, etc.

7.b. Some of the cons of civilisation:

Illicit trade, stealing, cheating on others, abuse of other human beings and animals,

smoking, drinking (heavily), drugs, trade of weapons (for wars), anything caused due

to avarice, hunger for power, addictions, etc. etc.