Building Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Civilization is a disease produced by the practice of building societies with rotten material.”
About This Quote
Civilization is portrayed as a disease stemming from building societies on flawed foundations.
In simple terms: Societies can be harmful when built on bad material.
Key Takeaway
Question the foundations of progress.
Themes
philosophy
societal critique
systems theory
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
sociological
analytical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- policy making
- social reform
Key Concepts
dysfunction
materialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What “rotten material” exists today?
- How can we rebuild healthier societies?
A Different Perspective
Not all societal structures are detrimental; nuance needed.
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