Positive and Negative Developments in Western Culture

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Roman Civilization:
Positive and Negative Developments in Western Culture
Introduction
The earliest civilizations of man are among those that have the richest cultures and traditions that have influenced, and still continue to influence, the world. Indeed, different Chinese philosophies and invention have become the bases for some of the world`s current technologies, and even the modern English alphabet is based on the letters developed by the ancient Greeks, Phoenicians, and Latin tribes (Taylor 71). Still, numerous historical accounts have shown that perhaps one of the civilizations that most influenced the development of the modern world is the Roman Civilization. Along with the earlier Greek Civilization, the Roman civilization influenced almost all of the different aspects of the society, from the way people behaved, to how they built their houses, and to numerous others.
In relation, this paper will then look into the said influenced of the Roman civilization, especially on the modern society. This paper will first look at the different developments shaped by the Roman culture or civilization followed the impact of the said developments and influences. Afterwards, a brief analysis of the modern society`s ability to use the developments responsibly will be analyzed, and the gatekeepers of the said developments will then be explored. Most importantly, this paper will attempt to prove that the Roman Civilization has among the greatest influences on the development of the modern society, but not enough importance is awarded to these influences by a majority of the modern society, which fails to use the said developments and influences responsibly.
Developments Shaped by Roman Culture
The different developments shaped by the Roman civilization and culture can be seen in numerous aspects of the society. First of all, their influences can be seen in the artistic developments and practices of the different cultures that succeeded it. Indeed, its influences were most seen during the Renaissance when the different Greek and Roman classics were resurrected and revived for more study. In the modern world, Roman influence can be seen in the numerous art works and literature created by the Roman artists and which are still available for viewing today; a very good example of which is the Colosseum. Various paintings, sculptures, landscapes, novels and plays, and other art forms have been developed by the ancient Romans, though some of these art works are now lost and only heard of in historical accounts. Still, in terms of art, perhaps the greatest influence of the Romans can be seen in the modern society`s architecture, such as in the case of aqueducts, whose designs became the basis for irrigation and transportation of water (Janson 159-162).
Another aspect of the society where the Roman civilization had a great influence was politics and the military. With the highe...