The Concept Of Cultural Orientation And The Problem Of Adaptation According To Thinker Malek Bennabi: A Sociological Introduction

Abstract

Through the concept of cultural orientation, thinker Malek Bennabi was able to outline the key features of change in an analytical work focusing on the components that culture should be built upon, and how these components interact to form a general perception. This perception imposes its constraints on the individual, preparing them to engage in the circle of civilization, from which they have been separated since the post-Almohad period. Additionally, the major issue that hinders the realization of this perception into reality is the problem of adaptation, which represents a formidable barrier to any achievement of revival and to overcoming the state of dependency that has become an obstacle to any attempt at change.