Simmel's concept of culture
Simmel's concept of culture

Summary/Abstract: Culture is a Latin-origin word derived from ‘cultura’. The word ‘cultura’ in Latin was then used for the meanings of to sow and get crops, produce. Before Turkish fell under the influence of Western languages, the word with Arab-origin‘ Hars’ was used instead of culture. After the Republic, the word of culture derived from the Western languages was used. Raymond Williams developed three wide and effective categories of use in order to explain the development of the word culture and the complexity of its use. From the sociological aspect, culture is described by the lifestyles and all actions of a society. Additionally, the concept of culture is explained together with society due to their close relation. The members of society share cultural elements. Culture is a human activity that is comprised of human activities. Culture is also an abstract concept that individuals form together but also when appropriate surrender to it.

• Details
• Contents