Where does culture come from?
The LRB Podcast
The Power of Culture for Unity
Culture, in the liberal humanist heritage, serves as a common ground embodying fundamental universal values that can unite people despite their differences. Through art and literature, the abstract concept of shared humanity becomes tangible, bridging superficial distinctions of class, gender, and ethnicity. This vision emphasizes that what unites human beings is more significant than their differences, even though the realization of this unity in society may take a long time. However, challenges to this vision emerged from factors such as increased access to higher education, which led to a decreased willingness to conform to this cultural consensus.
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