The article “what we have to lose” by Theodore Dalrymple analyzes the cost of defending civilization. The events that have previously happened to the world have questioned the human value and activities. It is an indication that we are on a journey to civilization. The article discusses events, which reflect the value of human dignity. Indeed, civilization is not measured by the peak of human achievement, but on the delicate handling of activities that could destroy the lives of others. The man who sweeps the streets voluntarily is a great artist thinker than one who funds the activities. The sum of all those activities that transcend the biological existence of our being is what defines our achievement. The author reflects some events that…show more content… People have failed to understand that the compromises of others’ lives also affect them in the long run. People have failed to understand that adulthood comes with frustrations, restrictions, and responsibilities. For the transformation to be effective, people should destroy their egos and be ready to soar whatever they chose. The revolt against civilization has existed in many countries. Until individuals learn to accept their cultural differences, the journey to civilization cannot be effective. I also agree with the author that civilization should not be accounted on the individual achievements, but the ability to correct their failures. This should be the start of a peaceful society (Morris 218).
There are people who constantly believe that benefits and comforts are immoral and destructive. This has been their way of thinking about civilization. In western societies, where people are believed to be intelligent, their way of civilization has also failed their humanity. Achievements are often taken for granted. Man’s natural state is ignorance rather than knowledge. This creates the notion that nothing is worth or requires attention because all good things come from the free gift of
