Geertz, Clifford

Clifford Geertz was an influential anthropologist known for his interpretive approach to understanding cultures. He believed that cultures are like stories or texts that can be read and understood by analyzing their symbols, rituals, and meanings. Rather than seeing cultures as fixed or purely based on laws, Geertz emphasized the importance of context, symbolism, and how people make sense of their world through shared stories and practices. His work helps us see culture as a complex web of meanings that shape human behavior and perspective.