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The point of civilization is to be civilized; the purpose of action is to perpetuate society, for only in society can philosophy truly take place.

Iain Pears
Philosophy, Civilization, Purpose
Iain Pears (2003). “Dream of Scipio”, p.237, Penguin
The point of civilization is to be civilized; the purpose of action is to perpetuate society, for only in society can philosophy truly take place.