Is there anything unique about Western Civilization

Maybe something that lead to empiricism, the scientific revolution, and then the industrial revolution, but if these things were unique to western civilization 2-300 years ago, they sure aren't unique now, which is why we are seeing the rise of the rest and the beginnings of a multipolar world

Not sure how he's viewed here but niall ferguson discusses why in his documentary Civilisation.

The University

their were "learning institutions" in other cultures, but the University as we know of it today has its origins in Medieval Europe, particularly Italy

this played a role in finding many people with great potential and talent then ever before

>>3131707
There is a strong humanistic tradition and a racionalist spirit with it that seen's to be only present in Western values in general. I don't see anything in the likes from other places.

The Enlightenment and Classical Greek Philosophy.

>>3131707
Domesticated animals, mild climate, lots of war, lots of luck

>>3131707
inclusive institutions

>>3131743
didn't sub saharian africa have its own philosophical traditions as well?

>>3131707
Lots of division and war. War pushes technology foward. Europe has never been united. It's been in constant war since we met the neanderthals.