Anthrobuds

  Students' Presentation 5: Theories - Diffusionism, Evolutionism and Historical Particularism On 31.07.2024, a group of college students presented a detailed and engaging session on three key theoretical perspectives in anthropology: Evolutionism, Diffusionism, and Historical Particularism. The event was organized as part of the anthropology department's ongoing seminar series, with the aim of fostering a deeper understanding of these foundational concepts among peers and future students. The presentation began with an overview of Evolutionism , which posits that cultures develop through a series of stages, progressing from simple to complex societies. The students highlighted key figures such as Edward Tylor and Lewis Henry Morgan, discussing their contributions to early anthropological thought. Next, the focus shifted to Diffusionism , the theory that cultural traits spread from one society to another through contact. The presenters explored both unilinear and multilinear di...