Anthropological Materialism

Anthropological Materialism is a perspective within anthropology that emphasizes the importance of material conditions—such as economic systems, technology, and the environment—in shaping human societies and cultures. It suggests that the way people live, their practices, and beliefs are largely influenced by the physical resources available to them and their interactions with the material world. By focusing on tangible factors, this approach seeks to understand cultural phenomena through the lens of how material conditions affect social structures and human behavior, rather than solely on ideas or spiritual beliefs.