David Bidney
David Bidney · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Anthropologist and philosopher, author of 'Theoretical Anthropology'
1908, Ukraine — 1987, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Canada · United States
David Bidney is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Anthropologist and philosopher, author of 'Theoretical Anthropology'
Bidney, born to Jewish parents in Ukraine and raised in Canada, bridged philosophy and anthropology. His 1953 work 'Theoretical Anthropology' became a standard text, critiquing cultural determinism and defending a holistic, humanistic view of culture. He taught for decades at Indiana University.
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Anthropologist and philosopher, author of 'Theoretical Anthropology'
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Anthropology
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