Hazegrae

"Civilization" vs "Society"

Hi! On List of numeral systems, you made an edit that referenced someone named Taylor, and their idea of "civilization" potentially being a pejorative, implying that less developed societies are more barberous. I really like that idea; do you happen to have the full reference available? It sounds like a fascinating read!

Also, I wanted to thank you for your contributions on that article in general. I hope my revert didn't come off as abrupt or dismissive; your contributions are valuable, and I appreciate you keeping wikipedia neutral re: societal development, etc. Thank you! EducatedRedneck (talk) 11:53, 20 June 2023 (UTC)

You might look at the Wikipedia entry on Edward Burnett Tylor; the flaws in his analysis are covered in many anthropological texts (and also on his Wikipedia page under the heading "Classification and criticisms"). If you're interested in something by Tylor to read, I recommend his "Primitive Culture," which is available through Google Books. Since base 10 is found in all types of societies (since we all have ten fingers), it isn't just associated with "civilizations," and the term has 19th-century connotations that suggest replacing it with "societies." Hazegrae (talk) 12:13, 20 June 2023 (UTC)