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Cultural relativism is a central theme in this work, where Margaret Mead presents the idea that cultures reflect a consistent pattern of thought and action akin to individual personalities. Each culture selects specific traits from the vast array of human potential, forming a unique constellation of aesthetics and values. Benedict argues against the dismissal of differing customs, emphasizing that understanding a culture requires viewing it holistically. She contends that moral standards are not universal but relative to the cultural context, advocating for respect and comprehension of diverse practices.
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Patterns of Culture, Ruth Benedict
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2019
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- Titel
- Patterns of Culture
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Ruth Benedict
- Verlag
- Albatross Publishers
- Verlag
- 2019
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781946963321
- Kategorie
- Ethnografie
- Beschreibung
- Cultural relativism is a central theme in this work, where Margaret Mead presents the idea that cultures reflect a consistent pattern of thought and action akin to individual personalities. Each culture selects specific traits from the vast array of human potential, forming a unique constellation of aesthetics and values. Benedict argues against the dismissal of differing customs, emphasizing that understanding a culture requires viewing it holistically. She contends that moral standards are not universal but relative to the cultural context, advocating for respect and comprehension of diverse practices.