Primitive Man as Philosopher
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Primitive Man as Philosopher is an influential anthropological study by Paul Radin that explores the philosophical thought and intellectual life of so-called "primitive" societies.
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| Primitive Man as Philosopher canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Primitive Man as Philosopher Context triple: [Paul Radin, notableWork, Primitive Man as Philosopher]
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A.
The Mind of Primitive Man
The Mind of Primitive Man is a foundational anthropological work by Franz Boas that challenged scientific racism and argued for the cultural and historical basis of human differences.
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B.
On the Making of Man
On the Making of Man is a theological and philosophical treatise by Gregory of Nyssa that explores the creation, nature, and purpose of humanity within a Christian framework.
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C.
Evidence as to Man’s Place in Nature
Evidence as to Man’s Place in Nature is an 1863 scientific work by Thomas Henry Huxley that presents early, influential arguments for human evolution and humanity’s close relationship to other primates.
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D.
A Philosophical Sketch
A Philosophical Sketch is the influential 1795 essay by Immanuel Kant in which he outlines a framework of political and moral principles aimed at achieving lasting peace between states.
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E.
The Perennial Philosophy
The Perennial Philosophy is Aldous Huxley’s influential 1945 work of comparative mysticism that explores the shared spiritual truths underlying the world’s major religious traditions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Primitive Man as Philosopher Target entity description: Primitive Man as Philosopher is an influential anthropological study by Paul Radin that explores the philosophical thought and intellectual life of so-called "primitive" societies.
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A.
The Mind of Primitive Man
The Mind of Primitive Man is a foundational anthropological work by Franz Boas that challenged scientific racism and argued for the cultural and historical basis of human differences.
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B.
On the Making of Man
On the Making of Man is a theological and philosophical treatise by Gregory of Nyssa that explores the creation, nature, and purpose of humanity within a Christian framework.
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C.
Evidence as to Man’s Place in Nature
Evidence as to Man’s Place in Nature is an 1863 scientific work by Thomas Henry Huxley that presents early, influential arguments for human evolution and humanity’s close relationship to other primates.
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D.
A Philosophical Sketch
A Philosophical Sketch is the influential 1795 essay by Immanuel Kant in which he outlines a framework of political and moral principles aimed at achieving lasting peace between states.
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E.
The Perennial Philosophy
The Perennial Philosophy is Aldous Huxley’s influential 1945 work of comparative mysticism that explores the shared spiritual truths underlying the world’s major religious traditions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
anthropological study
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book ⓘ |
| addresses |
relationship between myth and philosophy
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role of religious specialists and sages in indigenous societies ⓘ ways non‑literate peoples conceptualize reality ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
challenge the notion that philosophical reflection is unique to Western civilization
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demonstrate the complexity of thought in so‑called primitive cultures ⓘ |
| author | Paul Radin ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| critiques |
assumptions that primitive thought is pre‑logical or irrational
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evolutionist hierarchies of cultures ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
indigenous religions
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myth ⓘ worldviews of small‑scale societies ⓘ |
| genre |
anthropology
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philosophy of culture ⓘ |
| hasAuthorProfession |
Paul Radin was an American anthropologist
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linked to:
Paul Radin
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| hasPerspectiveOn |
epistemological ideas among indigenous peoples
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ethical reflection in small‑scale societies ⓘ universality of metaphysical questions ⓘ |
| influencedField |
anthropology of religion
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history of ideas ⓘ philosophical anthropology ⓘ |
| keyConcept |
continuity between so‑called primitive and civilized thought
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importance of individual thinkers within small‑scale societies ⓘ philosophical reflection as a universal human capacity ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
intellectual life of so‑called primitive societies
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philosophical thought in so‑called primitive societies ⓘ |
| notableFor |
early systematic treatment of indigenous thought as philosophy
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influence on later debates about rationality and relativism in anthropology ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
American cultural anthropology
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comparative religion ⓘ ethnophilosophy ⓘ |
| theoreticalOrientation |
critique of ethnocentrism
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cultural relativism ⓘ |
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