Maurice Godelier
Maurice Godelier (born February 28, 1934) is a French anthropologist who works as a Director of Studies at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences. He is one of the most influential French anthropologists and is best known as one of the earliest advocates of Marxism's incorporation into anthropology. He is also known for his field work among the Baruya people, Baruya in Papua New Guinea from the 1960s to the 1980s.Niko Besnier and Alan Howard. (April 1997) . Newsletter of the Association for Social Anthropology in Oceania. Early life and education Godelier was born to a poor family in provincial France in the commune Cambrai. In 1955, Godelier received an associate degree in philosophy, a degree in psychology, and a degree in modern literature. During his early education, he was especially interested in the works of Husserl. He attended the École normale supérieure de Saint-Cloud from 1955 to 1959 and received an agrégation in philosophy. Godelier developed a ...
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