I think it depends on how you view it. I am not well studied in this area so my terms may be inaccurate, but to me a "heroic" ideal of self sacrifice for the be

I think it depends on how you view it. I am not well studied in this area so my terms may be inaccurate, but to me a "heroic" ideal of self sacrifice for the benefit of others or some ideal is not anti-civilization. It may in fact be the basis of civilization- that there is something larger than ourselves or our immediate family to work toward.