Initially, the concept of "philistinism" was a purely socio-economic sense.In pre-revolutionary Russia so-called petty urban bourgeoisie.From the middle of the XIX century, after the comedy JBMoliere's "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme", in the term began to put moral and aesthetic, political and ideological meaning.
Broadly speaking philistinism - is a moral quality, which characterizes not only the life but also the human thinking.So personalities inherent limitations of life views uzkolichnym interest, cowardice and vulgar tastes.
Narrow-mindedness - it's the middle
views and behavior of the tradesman is that at the very lowest layers he looks with contempt, and high society - a blessing.He struggles to get closer to the elite caste, but it is, unfortunately, unable to weak.As a result, it will remain moderately proportional members of society who never jump "over your head."
Bourgeois always seeks to arrange his life, adapting to the circumstances.Often, such a person without his personal opinion, blindly trying to imitate everything that is prestigious and fashionable.
History of philistinism
commonalty - class with very uncertain borders that emerged in the process of urbanization.In cultural terms, this social layer embodies a massive stage adaptation of traditionalism to the urban culture.By this class, typically include small urban artisans, merchants, homeowners and clerks.This social stratum do not show any political activity in the country and was not interested in culture.
In fact, the petty bourgeoisie - is the lack of spirituality, the desire to live in comfort only by obtaining wealth.In Russian literature relevant to the philistinism generally is negative.However, it is believed that the petty bourgeoisie - not a bad option for Social Development, because this large cast supported the conservative views and appreciates the wealth of society.
commonalty: personality characteristics
In modern conditions burgers are not uncommon.These include people who are limited to stereotypical judgments imposed by society live scenario, fearing even a centimeter to deviate from this course.In other words, the petty bourgeoisie - it's narrow-mindedness, lack of breadth and flexibility of thinking.It is a life without any priorities and beliefs.Such a person thinks only of the material, resulting in a person usually becomes very petty and mean.Moreover, in our time can be philistine not necessarily only a poor man, it can be a millionaire.Alignment of a man very rarely resistant to change, even if he became rich.
Philistines - it is gossip that at the meeting will be the first thing to ferret out a man about his personal life (single / married, he (she) is, when will the wedding, children, etc.).Limited view and no goals - these are the main criteria for tradesman.
Unfortunately, the petty bourgeoisie - a quality that is at the majority of inhabitants of our planet.If you notice that this property is and you, with him it is necessary to fight and suppress.
