Thoughtful Intelligence

Cultivating Moral Development in a Globalized World

Abstract

This article explores the complex relationship between social unity and cultural plurality, emphasizing the need to approach society through an organic model and culture through an idealistic perspective. It critiques the mechanical and rigid views of social organization, highlighting their failure to foster genuine social unity. Instead, it advocates for a dynamic, interactive society where components, such as individuals, are fluid and capable of internal interaction. The article also discusses the diversity and integration of cultures, challenging Oswald Spengler’s rigid views on cultural isolation and promoting the idea that cultures evolve and interact with one another. It concludes that societal unity and cultural plurality can coexist when approached with a fluid, organismic view of society and an idealistic, integrative view of culture, as emphasized by thinkers like Allama Iqbal. The concept of “unity in diversity” is essential for a harmonious and progressive society, supported by cultural interactions and shared human experiences.