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The Savage Mind

Claude Lévi-Strauss
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The Savage Mind

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1966

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Claude Lévi-Strauss

The Savage Mind

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1966
Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
French Literature

Philosophy

Social Science
Topic
Philosophy

Anthropology

Psychology
Publication Year

1966

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Savage Mind, Claude Lévi-Strauss examines the cognitive processes of people across cultures, exploring the universality of human thought. The text delves into how individuals use myths, rituals, and symbols to understand their world, bridging so-called 'primitive' and 'civilized' societies, and highlighting the shared intellectual structures underlying diverse cultural expressions.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,745 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Savage Mind by Claude Lévi-Strauss is celebrated for its groundbreaking exploration of structural anthropology and the universality of human thought. Critics praise its intellectual depth and insight into cultural systems, though some find its dense prose and complex theories challenging. Overall, it's deemed a seminal work that has significantly influenced social sciences.

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Who Should Read The Savage Mind?

Readers who appreciate The Savage Mind by Claude Lévi-Strauss often have an interest in anthropology, structuralism, or cultural studies. Comparable works might include Durkheim's The Elementary Forms of Religious Life and Saussure's Course in General Linguistics, appealing to those intrigued by the structures of human thought and society.

4.2

1,745 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
French Literature

Philosophy

Social Science
Topic
Philosophy

Anthropology

Psychology
Publication Year

1966

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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