The Superorganic by Alfred Louis Kroeber
This seminal work explores the concept of culture as an entity that transcends individual human experiences, proposing that cultural phenomena operate on a level beyond the biological and psychological aspects of human life. It delves into the idea that culture is a superorganic system, possessing its own laws and dynamics that influence human behavior and societal development. Through a detailed analysis, the book argues for the autonomy of cultural processes, suggesting that they evolve independently of the individuals who participate in them, thus shaping the collective human experience in profound ways.
- Published
- 1917
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 50-100
- Original Language
- English
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