The Contamination Case By Apiah Analysis

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The article, The contamination case, by Apiah, pivots on globalization and its inherent benifit, that is often questioned in clash cultural changes; that is, sometimes, if not often, as a result of globalization. It is asserted that the emerging of globalization nearly a century ago, atleast ordinarally as those in economically backward societies, particulary unortodox societies, would like to believe, the very concept of globalization, alonside its practices, manifested in the circulation of customs, language and products, has decimated the so-called indigious cultures, left by ostensible accestors, and that is meant to pass on from generation to another. Accordingly, globalization is inimical, detrimental to the preservation of tradional …show more content…
But most important, we should be identified by our individual traits. This leads us to one of his big believes, that is individualism. As he says: ' The right approach, I think, start by taking individuals, not notions, tribes or people as the prosper object of moral concern." Without going into technical detail, it is possible to explain the broad principle of this expression. The basic concept of this lies in what constitute an individual, the choices he makes and what he present as a person. It is more line with what Dr, King called," judge not by the colour of their skin but by the content of their …show more content…
Thus, western norms and values are a serious threat to cultral diversity. Referring to the UNESCO Confeence in Octumber 2005, he contends that such accusations are unfounded, that you ( UNESCO) can not rip the benefit of globalization, such as free society, human rights and then say Globalization is not good, for all of these needed ethics can only be entertained on a scale in the event that globalization is regard as a constructive phenomenon. But this assertion is paradoxical to his previous statement when say he subscribe to "artcraft," a substle expression of ideas, concerns or sense of belonging through traditional dance or exotic pactices; not culture. However, if we take culture in its puriest form, it serves as an umbrela to the arcraft. No culture; No

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