Human Universals: Donald E. Brown

Human universals are a hot topic of debate, particularly in sociology and anthropology. They start from the question of whether there are elements that form part of the human essence, regardless of upbringing or culture. In this regard, thinkers such as Emile Durkheim, George Murdock, Claude Lévi-Strauss, and Donald E. Brown have spoken. These figures all believe that there are universals or patterns common to the entire species, which are evolutionarily determined. On the other hand, some philosophers adopt a different approach. It’s known as cultural relativism. According to this viewpoint, there are no human universals, but everything is determined…