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The Prblem of Culture

by Malik Ben Nabi

About the Book ªⁱThe Problem of Culture by Malek Bennabi is a book that analyzes the multifaceted impact of culture on societal development and underdevelopment, particularly within Muslim societies. Bennabi argues that culture, encompassing ethical and aesthetic dimensions, practical logic, and technique, is central to a society's "civilizing energy". He highlights how a flawed or degenerate cultural development can lead to a decline in Muslim societies and how achieving a renaissance requires addressing these cultural issues to foster a dynamic and constructive cultural framework.Key Themes and ConceptsCulture and Civilization:Bennabi connects cultural transformation to the creation of a "civilizing project" that provides societies with the initial historical thrust needed to advance. •Internal Weaknesses:He posits that a society's problems are often rooted in internal cultural, psychological, and methodological weaknesses, rather than solely external factors. &Elements of Culture:The book delves into the "psychoanalysis of culture" and the "psychosynthesis" of cultural values. Bennabi identifies ethics, aesthetics, practical logic, and technique as key components of a healthy culture. ®Ethical and Aesthetic Foundations:Bennabi emphasizes that ethical and aesthetic values form the core of a society's character and direction, suggesting that a weak ethical constitution leads to decadence.Critique of Muslim Societies:He critiques Muslim societies for being in a state of "disarray" due to a cultural stagnation and an overreliance on past achievements rather than engaging with contemporary challenges.

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