“Structural Anthropology (1958)” by Claude Lévi-Strauss
In his seminal 1958 work, Claude Lévi-Strauss introduces the revolutionary concept of structuralism to anthropology,arguing...
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“Patterns of Culture (1934)” by Ruth Benedict
Published in 1934, Ruth Benedict’s “Patterns of Culture” explores the concept of cultural relativism,...
“The Gift: The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies (1925)” by Marcel Mauss
In this groundbreaking 1925 essay, French sociologist Marcel Mauss explores the multifaceted nature of gift-giving...
“The Interpretation of Cultures(1973)” by Clifford Geertz
In his seminal 1973 work, Clifford Geertz revolutionised anthropological thought by proposing a semiotic approach...
Understanding Anthropology’s Foundation: 19th-Century Evolutionary Thought
Anthropology, as a formal discipline, might be relatively young, but its origins lie in centuries of human...
Herbert Spencer’s “The Social Organism” (1860)
In 1860, Herbert Spencer, a prominent English philosopher and social theorist, presented a compelling...
Anthropological Theories : The Anthropologist’s Toolkit to Understand Humanity
Ever wondered why people in different parts of the world live so differently? Or...
Absolute Dating
The absolute dating methods provide an estimated age in calendar years for artifacts, fossils,...
The Digital Dilemma : How Smartphones Impact Developing Brains
The world is in our pockets. Smartphones tantalise with instant access to information, entertainment,...