Lewis H. Morgan

Lewis H. Morgan was an influential 19th-century anthropologist and social theorist known for studying and classifying human societies. He proposed that societies evolve through stages—savagery, barbarism, and civilization—based on technological and social advancements. Morgan's work helped shape the understanding of cultural development and kinship systems, emphasizing how social structures change over time. His ideas influenced both anthropology and the broader social sciences, providing a framework for analyzing the progress of human cultures while highlighting the interconnectedness of social practices and societal complexity.