The historically formed configuration, existing at a particular moment, of conceptions and assumptions about reality, norms and values, behavioural repertoires, goals and ideals through which an individual interprets and evaluates the world in different situations and acts within it.
- Explanation. A personal civilisation is largely learned, but is not necessarily fully conscious, logically consistent or unchanging. It is formed and modified throughout life by, among other things, upbringing, education, relationships, experiences, media, institutions and participation in different social circles. The same part of a personal civilisation is not operative in every situation. The sphere and social circle in which a person acts influence which conceptions, norms and behavioural repertoires come to the fore.
Occurs in Propositions
- Proposition 001 – Unique personal civilisation
- Proposition 002 – Personal civilisation is learned
- Proposition 003 – Lifelong formation and change
- Proposition 004 – Civilisation and individual conduct
- Proposition 006 – Circle-dependent operative elements
- Proposition 014 – Interpretation through existing civilisation
- Proposition 015 – Selection of civilisation elements
- Proposition 017 – Civilisation shapes source trust
- Proposition 018 – Correspondence reinforces trust
- Proposition 022 – Conditions for adoption
- Proposition 034 – Civilisation and support
- Proposition 049 – Circle civilisation and individual conduct
- Proposition 050 – Tension from conflicting civilisations
- Proposition 051 – Individual change creates tension
- Proposition 052 – Individual change rarely changes circles
- Proposition 055 – Purposive elite-driven change
- Proposition 056 – Resolving lagging personal civilisations
- Proposition 069 – Conditions for internalisation
- Proposition 070 – Competition between civilisation elements
Last updated: 3 October 2026