The Civilizing Process By Norbert Elias

DP Abstract: Norbert Elias, a civilized process scientist at Norbert Elias, explores his books "Civilization Process", "Western Civilization in the Middle Ages" and subsequent "Civilization". This trip will try to understand what happened to humans during several transition periods. Elias recognized the development of Western civilization at three historical stages. All societies in three stages (from the development of the Middle Ages to the Renaissance (1750), and finally to modern society) have their own behavioral standards, which affect individuals in an "acceptable" way.

Sociologist Norbert Elias believes that in his pioneering research "Civilization Process" there is a genealogy that links the evolution of "polite" to "state formation" or the development of the rule of law. Governance, or what we call "management" is presupposed to be formulated through political etiquette rules. Where did these behaviors come from? They are descendants of Christian virtues such as charity and appreciation. They are amendments to customs or courtesy of the High Court. Over time, courtesy may gain negative implications related to fraud and empty respect. But the courtesy of politeness is the opinion of the aristocracy. Therefore, democratic civilization can be regarded as a noble person who treats his citizens morally and politically.

In his book Civilization Process, Norbert Elias believes that etiquette is produced as a product of collective life and exists as a way to maintain social order. He believes that in the Renaissance, in response to the development of the "absolute state" - the habit of cultural renaissance has increased rapidly from small group life to the process of centralization of the country. Elias believes that the etiquette-related rituals of the British Court Association are closely related to social status during this period. For him, manners show the status of individuals in social networks, and individuals can serve as a means for negotiating positions.

In 1939, German sociologist Norberto Elias announced the first volume of his giant "civilization process" - the name of the work itself would make a contemporary audience feel uncomfortable. Nonetheless, Elias' small but tough academic group of advocates stated that his use of the term civilization did not bring value judgment that his critic considered. Elias is truly studying that etiquette is a mutually related process of collective socialization accompanying the transition to modern society. This study follows the development of rituals in European history from the year 800 AD to the year 1900 AD. Any opening is in the table. For Elias, acting is not just an accurate move. They are complex, collectively negotiated self-disciplined networks that allow people to condemn the rule of public life by impulse and violence.