me to devote attention to the triumphant Western civilization, beginning with Greek philosophical thought, continuing through the political, social, scientific, anthropological and other achievements of the West. I became convinced that Western civilization is exceptional and pioneering, and is not an extension of the previous civilizations: it is civilization par excellence. The excellence of the West lies not in its accomplishments in the sciences, arts and technology, but rather, these accomplishments are the outgrowth of the West's respect for profit, the free system, its liberty, and the establishment of government in the service of the people—the government belongs to the people, and they do not belong to it as like in all other countries of the world. This is a qualitative change, unprecedented in human history, and the source of everything that the human being experiences of the amazing changes in all aspects of life." He has written a book titled The Qualitative Changes in Human Civilization. The "Young Saudi Artists Exhibition" of 2009 was presented under his auspices. Notes elaph.com For more on Ibrahim Al-Buleihi, see MEMRI TV Clip No. 1174, "Saudi Shura Council member Ibrahim Albleahy: Terrorism Is the Product of a Flaw in Arab and Muslim Culture", May 23, 2006 MEMRI TV Clip No. 638, "#638 - Saudi Liberal: America's Actions are Natural for a Country That Was Attacked. If an Islamic Country Was Attacked its Response Would Be Worse", April 6, 2005 Books The Qualitative Changes in Human Civilization References External links Intellectual biography from Aafaq. Interview from April 23, 2009 Saudi Daily 'Okaz. Youtube video "Arabs Have Nothing to Offer Others". Youtube video: "Saudi Official: Terrorism Is the Product of a Flaw". Youtube video: "A Product of 'Our' Tyrannical Culture". Youtube video: "America has the excuse what they do". Ibrahim Ibrahim 1944 births Critics of Islamism Living people People from Buraidah Saudi Arabian Sunni Muslims Saudi Arabian writers