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The Western Illusion of Human Nature

The Western Illusion of Human Nature

With Reflections on the Long History of Hierarchy, Equality and the Sublimation of Anarchy in the West, and Comparative ... on Other Conceptions of the Human Condition
PhilosophyPolitics & Society
Pages
224
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

Marshall Sahlins critically examines conventional Western notions of human nature, exploring how these ideas have shaped our understanding of civilization and social structures. This work investigates philosophical anthropology and the concept of kinship, offering a fresh perspective on the foundations of Western thought.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingInformativeIntellectualComplex

Genres

Philosophy Politics & Society Sociology

About the author

M
Marshall Sahlins

Marshall David Sahlins (born December 27, 1930) is an American anthropologist best known for his ethnographic work in the Pacific and for his contributions to anthropological theory. He is currently Charles F. Grey Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and of Social Sciences at the University of Chicago. Source: Wikipedia