Of the Appropriation of Civilizations Of the Appropriation of Civilizations In much of the known world on our planet, physical entities are of certain belongings exclusive to their owners. So are civilizations along the lines of one’s ancestry. However, the ownership of civilization, comparable to tangible objects, transcends mere proprietorship. No one is entitled to the sophistication of their civilization unless one devotes themselves to the study of it. Like all the other tools invented and employed by humanity to facilitate all of our industries, civilization continues on one’s timeline of existence provided there is sufficiency of maintenance.