The spread of Islam The spread of Islam around the world was fostered by military conquests that led to the establishment of Empires. The spread of Islam can be attributed to historical trade links that, through international routes of Asia and Europe, and Muslim merchants who carried Islam messages wherever they went, continue the civilization of Islam beyond the confines of the Arab world in the Middle East. Herein is a generalized description of the spread of Islam across the globe. For a religion bordering on belief in Allah, the prophets, holy books, rituals, and Mecca pilgrimage, it becomes even more apparent that the spread, Islam brought forth the learning and education of science and Mathematics during its spread. Various ethnic and racial groups such as Arabs, Persians, Turks, Africans, Indians, Chinese, and Malays are part of the spread of Islamic civilization. The spread of Islam began in outside Turkey, where classical civilization, afflicting nations such as India and Africa, was rife (Haghnavaz 212). The spread of Islam starts with the death of Abubakar, who was proceeded by Caliph Umar,…

Hegel and the Idea of Freedom Account for Freedom Hegel accountsfor freedom as a fundamental idea and center of human history. He argues that the mind is free and requires actualization by the endeavor of the world mind in history(Franco 2002). Hegel conceptualizes freedom in various structures;Themoral concept; this is the thought that freedom is being able to give consent without being compelled into making a choice. This concept offers autonomy to liberty, where one only agrees to anything if they are willing and have their reasons for the decision with no external coercion whatsoever. The concept of spirituality; Hegel states that spirituality results in freedom, or conversely, being spiritual is life so far as it has autonomy for principle. He accounts for this concept as a scene that brings absolute freedom.It is a mode of self-consciousness which explains that essential being and concrete actuality consist of the knowledge consciousness has of itself. Therefore, it has the absolute freedom to learn and carry out other activities. Concept of civil society,Hegel believes thatpeople of particular country or community only enjoy freedom…

Drawing on Heart of Darkness text and Battle of Algiers video, critically assess how both sources help you understand that there is little actual difference between these binaries – “civilized people.”             Marlow’s mission is to find Kurtz, arrest him, and bring him back to civilization for prosecution. However, information about the enigmatic character accumulates in such a way that Marlow ends up fascinated and obsessed with him, long before this meeting takes place. Officials, sailors, and locals without distinction, are unanimous in extolling Kurtz’s personality. His communication and leadership skills are just some of the qualities that stand out in this man who, everyone seems to believe, has lost his mind and isolated himself in the forest next to an entourage of savages. The narrative continues in a dreamlike, feverish atmosphere, immersing the reader in what could be classified as an endless nightmare and which Conrad’s masterful descriptions contribute to amplify.  It is arguable that due to the level of development the western world has attained, it is expected that a high level of civilization is maintained. The so-called…

The Hero’s Journey “The Black Panther” The film industry plays a vital role in depicting the society we live in from a different light. There are various themes that the filmmakers present to the viewers and require a central character to deliver the message home. This character also referred to like the protagonist, has to overcome various hurdles in the course of the journey i.e., the plot development. The challenges to be overcome depending on the thematic concerns of the film and the process followed by the protagonist to achieve the desired outcome is referred to as the hero’s journey (Leopold, 2019). The film industry, therefore, plays an educative purpose besides entertainment in society and is also a considerable employment creator (Saunders, 2019). Probably one of the most highly rated movies of the year 2018, the Black Panther is a Marvels comic books based film that follows the journey of the main character T’chala into the liberation of his people as well as establishes a just rule. T’chala assumes the leadership of the Wakanda clan an advanced African civilization after…

Confucianism In Modern China  “The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life”- Confucius Confucianism has played a significant role in actively shaping the Chinese society and culture. It had flourished in Chinese society for a long time until the 19th century when its popularity was dwindled by communism. By definition, Confucianism is a way of life that abides by the teachings of Confucius (551-479 BCE). Confucian ideas and teachings are considered to be quite integral in Chinese society as they touch on every domain of human concern. The practice of Confucianism was well spread in the ancient Chinese society and was even considered to be a form of primordial religion at some point in history. This was because Confucianism was practised by the whole Chinese society starting from the Chinese royalty to the commoners. The acceptance and endorsement of Confucian thought by Chinese nobility and leading intellectuals led to its widespread integration in Chinese culture. This aided the propagation of the practice across centuries to…

Civilization comparison between Egypt and Mesopotamia Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia relied on their geographical positioning to develop a civilization that is unique to each other. In this discussion, we will focus on the Sumerian kingdom from Mesopotamia and the neo kingdom of Assyria. The social order was in a pyramid form. The kings were at the top, followed by religious leaders such as the priests. In the middle, were business people, craftsmen, and scribes. The slaves and peasants in society occupied the lowest ranks. A council of elders governed the cities in Sumer. A war leader, Lugal, was in charge of the army in wars. The Lugals eventually assumed power as kings and developed their dynasties. In ancient Egypt, the King was the lead administrator in the government and had the support from provincial governors (Frahm, 2017). Both governments had a practice of consulting with the gods before significant decision making. The Sumerians were strategically weak when it came to war. Their defenses only existed to the west and the south. They were, however, susceptible to attacks when a more…

The Japanese aesthetics The Japanese aesthetics comprise the Wabi Sabi, Mono no Aware and Ma. These three aspects are deeply rooted in Japanese culture throughout history. Prusinski and Kubota (2016) concur that these aesthetics rely on the perception of the observer in relation to their experience of the surroundings. In this regard, the Japanese aesthetics can be understood based on the context of their being. In the light of these aspects and in the context of modernism, these aesthetics are deeply embedded in ancient Japan and are widespread in the contemporary Japan. Kubota (2016) observes that culture and identity are lost to global trends and that with each passing of a worldwide invention, some base culture is lost leading to the emergence of architectural designs that conform more to the common pattern. Japan architectural designs and identity have stood the test of time and thrived the effects of global trends. He notes that it has maintained its aesthetics elements during the modernist era. Prusinski and Kubota (2016) concur that the contemporary world order is moving towards a more homogenized culture.…

Reflection on Early Civilization Compare how different societies dealt with those outside their borders Since ancient civilization, societies had always strived to limit the people who could access their towns and cities. Borders in early societies such as Mesopotamia shows that early civilization valued walls more than ever before. The role of the walls was to enhance security and also demarcate political territory. The people outside the society were considered strangers and even a danger to the people inside the walls. People who did not live within the walls were considered Barbarians such as the Mongols, the Huns, and the Goths. These vicious groups inspired early civilization to focus on wall building and strengthening as a full-time occupation because it meant the survival of the Kingdoms and empires. In early civilization, only the Roman Empire was open to immigration. In fact, the Roman Empire’s control of borders and immigration is more similar to the boundaries of the modern age. Border security was highly protected, and as a result, the empire readily labeled those outside its walls as excluded. In some…

 Social Problem Statement Problem Statement Climate change with specificity to global warming has resulted in uneven distribution of freshwater fish which has consequential effects on the sustainability of fishing economies with particular effect on the livelihood of communities that depend on fishing. Deconstruct the Problem The fishing industry is designated as one of the most profitable industries in the world due to the demand for aqua-based products. The industry has wide support on the economies of countries that rely on fishing for revenue earnings as well as foreign exchange earnings (Wilson et al., 2018). Concurrently, it supports families and communities who exclusively or indirectly depend on the harvest to sustain livelihoods. However, in the recent past, issues concerning climate change with respect to global warming have shifted the balance. This is attributable to the rising temperatures both in water and air, which considerably alter the oceanographic conditions of the habitat. For example, scientists indicate that extreme weather conditions affect freshwater fish. Due to the specificity of the habitat conditions, most of the fish are either succumbing to the increasing and…

Cultural Issues That Can Be Anticipated When an American Manager Plans to Negotiate with An Arab Manager Introduction Cultural differences are a very vital factor when negotiating between different nations, and therefore, managers need to have a good understanding of this for a successful negotiation. Managers and management scholars have been battling with cultural disputes principally in the capacity of business negotiations (Trompenaars, 1997). Different business managements and big world companies respond to the issue of cultural differences in different manners helping to explain how firms differ and also their performance difference. Therefore, managers are forced to have a good understanding of culture to cooperate harmoniously with their counterparts in negotiations so that they may come into a mutual agreement. Therefore, in this paper, we are going to look at how racial dissimilarities may upset business happenstances using a scenario of an American manager negotiating with an Arab counterpart centered on diverse extents of culture.  Managers should be aware of this and the possible problems that may arise so as to have a vivid idea of what will happen. Appreciating the…