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What is Western Civilisation, and why does it matter? In The Merits of Western Civilisation: An Introduction, Professor Wolfgang Kasper examines the origins and meanings of Western Civilisation. Kasper takes readers through the most important thinkers of the Western Civilisation tradition, and emphasises the importance of the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece and the role played by Christianity in the development of the West. The Merits of Western Civilisation: An Introduction is a provocative and informing overview of Western Civilisation and its future, both for Australia and the world.