Anthropological Theories

Explore a comprehensive 6-hour course on anthropological theories, covering key concepts from classical evolutionism to postmodernism. Delve into the foundations of anthropological thought, examining classical evolutionism and neo-evolutionism in Part I. Progress through historical particularism and diffusionism in Part II, followed by functionalism, structural-functionalism, and structuralism in Part III. Investigate the relationship between culture and personality, as well as cultural materialism in Part IV. Conclude with an exploration of symbolic and interpretive approaches, cognitive anthropology, and postmodernism in Part V. Gain a thorough understanding of the diverse theoretical frameworks that have shaped the field of anthropology, preparing you for advanced studies or examinations such as the UPSC.

Paper I, Topic 6, Anthropological theories : (a) Classical evolutionism (f) Neo-evolutionism Part I.
Paper I, Topic 6 Anthropological Theories:(b) Historical particularism ,Diffusionism Part-II.
Paper I, Topic 6 :Functionalism,Structural-Functionalism,Structuralism Part-III.
Paper I, Topic 6, Anthropological theories : Culture and personality, Cultural materialism Part-IV.
Paper I, Topic 6, Anthropological theories : Symbolic & interpretive,Cognitive, Postmodernism Part-V.