"Structural Anthropology" (book)

"Structural Anthropology," a book by Claude Lévi-Strauss, explores how human cultures and myths share underlying patterns and structures. He argues that our social practices, stories, and beliefs are organized by universal mental frameworks rooted in the way human minds process the world. By analyzing myths from different societies, Lévi-Strauss reveals common themes and oppositions—like good vs. evil—that reflect deep, shared ways of understanding reality. The book emphasizes that to comprehend diverse cultures, one must look beyond surface details and examine the inherent structures shaping human thought and social life.