Uncivilized Civilization

Given the definition of civilization being a “higher form of society”, is civilization something that improves or worsens humanity?

In the dictionary, civilization is defined as the stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced. Although, civilization is merely a goal. It is a state which humanity, using the advanced developments and organizations, strives to implement into reality. Because civilization is considered as an implication of superiority and a refinement of human behavior, thought, and progress, its takes humanity to a superior level, therefore establishing a notion of supremacy, or something that humanity cannot attain. Therefore, civilization is simply a goal which humanity sets for itself and attempts to construct and live by. 

The opposite of civilized refers to inferiority. This implies negativity, yet is a viewpoint which many obdurately hold and see humanity as a whole as. If civilization had been achieved early on in human history, there would be little change in structure of society, but rather minimal revision which are deemed necessary in order to improve humanity and its way of living. Looking at history allows us to understand that humanity never achieved civilization as there has been countless major (and minor) alterations in society as a result of a revolution, conflict, question, or tragedy; the structure of humanity has rarely stayed consistent throughout periods of time. Therefore, humanity can be regarded as uncivilized, as it has never achieved a firm civilization, yet continuously achieved and refined uncivilized formations and attempts to realize civilization.

Even though humanity may be seen as uncivilized, it does not deem it negative or defective as the word generally implies. Realistically, if humanity had reached a solid foundation of civilization, there would have been little, if any progression or advancements in human history. Without change, nothing which society is built upon today would have been established; change is a byproduct of uncivilized actions. None of the major installments which would provide the basis of civilization, if established, would be feasible or developed without the results of inferior civilization (which is where humanity stands). Therefore, uncivilized civilizations should be regarded as extremely positive and beneficial rather than inferior and faulty. 

Taking this into account, humanity should set a goal of being uncivilized (to a certain extent) in order to develop civilized foundations, rather than attempting to attain civilization from the beginning. Basically, uncivilized civilizations are the key to successful and superior civilizations.