The Correlation Of Ethnocentrism
Hanan Allen
Mr.Savastano
Pre-IB English III
29 April 2010
During the Common Era the eastern world managed to portray huge amounts of Ethnocentrism which operated internally on the minds of conquered societies as well as cultures. The eastern perception on the way of life degraded other traditions in order to uplift the status of their own beliefs. The correlation of Ethnocentrism led to the encouragement of Nationalism demonstrating the characterization of hubris. In the text Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe constructs an environment where the Ibo culture is socially and politically affected by the invasion of the Christian missionaries. All these benefactors emphasize the larger theme expressed in both literary discussions.
The advancements of technological warfare enabled the Ancient Greeks to have a destructive role in society. For example, they were first to invent the “Phalanx” which was viewed as a Spartan invention. This innovation enabled them to undergo military superiority by conquering the Persians. In A Mathematicians Novel by Godfrey Harold Hardy he clarifies the benefits of technology by stating: “A science is said to be useful if its development tends to accentuate the existing inequalities in the distribution of wealth, or more directly promotes the destruction of human life.” The Sicilian Greeks were also first to create complex catapults and sophisticated ships to improve the notion of their artillery technology. As more inventions were being developed it only helped the Greek society strive towards becoming a greater structured militaristic civilization.
By excelling in the field of construction and technology the ancient Roman Empire pushed towards achieving economic strength and building upon intense warfare. During the reign of Julius Caesar roads, bridges, ropes, wheels, and pulleys were all developed to improve strategic systems in battle. Mills of stone were also processed to make raw materials which were therefore made into mortars,
Mr.Savastano
Pre-IB English III
29 April 2010
During the Common Era the eastern world managed to portray huge amounts of Ethnocentrism which operated internally on the minds of conquered societies as well as cultures. The eastern perception on the way of life degraded other traditions in order to uplift the status of their own beliefs. The correlation of Ethnocentrism led to the encouragement of Nationalism demonstrating the characterization of hubris. In the text Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe constructs an environment where the Ibo culture is socially and politically affected by the invasion of the Christian missionaries. All these benefactors emphasize the larger theme expressed in both literary discussions.
The advancements of technological warfare enabled the Ancient Greeks to have a destructive role in society. For example, they were first to invent the “Phalanx” which was viewed as a Spartan invention. This innovation enabled them to undergo military superiority by conquering the Persians. In A Mathematicians Novel by Godfrey Harold Hardy he clarifies the benefits of technology by stating: “A science is said to be useful if its development tends to accentuate the existing inequalities in the distribution of wealth, or more directly promotes the destruction of human life.” The Sicilian Greeks were also first to create complex catapults and sophisticated ships to improve the notion of their artillery technology. As more inventions were being developed it only helped the Greek society strive towards becoming a greater structured militaristic civilization.
By excelling in the field of construction and technology the ancient Roman Empire pushed towards achieving economic strength and building upon intense warfare. During the reign of Julius Caesar roads, bridges, ropes, wheels, and pulleys were all developed to improve strategic systems in battle. Mills of stone were also processed to make raw materials which were therefore made into mortars,