Lévi-Straussian structuralism

Lévi-Strauss's structuralism is an approach that studies human culture and ideas by examining underlying structures, especially oppositions and relationships, that shape myths, languages, and social practices. He believed that these structures are universal in all human societies and reveal how our minds organize experiences. For example, myths across cultures often share common themes like good versus evil. By decoding these patterns, structuralism seeks to understand the deep, shared frameworks that influence human thought and culture, rather than focusing solely on individual stories or events.