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> "Civil society" implies the existence of uncivil people It does not. You are conflating: civil 2b: adequate in courtesy and politeness : MANNERLY with civ
by samatman 2y ago
> "Civil society" implies the existence of uncivil people
It does not. You are conflating:
civil 2b: adequate in courtesy and politeness : MANNERLY
with
civil 4: of, relating to, or involving the general public, their activities, needs, or ways, or civic affairs as distinguished from special (such as military or religious) affairs
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civil https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civil
You can see that 'uncivil' does not include in its meanings an antonym of civil 4:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncivil https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncivil
- lupusreal 2y agoYou're being naive. Propaganda often employs double meanings, subtext and implications. This kind of language would not be used if the actors were reversed.
- aaronblohowiak 2y agoCivil society as a term for “not government” goes waaaayyyyyy back.. I think you are mistaking a cloud for a ufo here..
- lupusreal 2y agoAs a term for "not government", it would not be used to refer to civilians of a hostile nation.