Culture & Civilization: A Dialectical Relationship 

(University of Patras, Greece)

Abstract: This article aims to clarify the conceptual dimension between two concepts, civilization and culture. The reason for this reflection is based on the concept of interculturalism, a concept that contains as a key component, not only etymologically but also conceptually, the word “civilization”. Initially, the content of the concept of culture is approached with the dimension of time and at the same time it is sought to demonstrate the ideological frame, through the approach of various theories. Next, the conceptual dimensions of civilization are highlighted, in order to demonstrate precisely this dialectical relationship of the two concepts, a relationship that often provokes different approaches. 

Key words: civilization, culture, relationship