Anthropology and the Classics Six Lectures Delivered Before the University of Oxford

"Anthropology and the Classics", by Arthur J. Evans, Andrew Lang, Gilbert Murray, F.B. Jevons, J.L. Myres, and Warde Fowler, is a compilation of academic talks given at Oxford University in the early 1900s that explores the link between anthropology and the study of classical civilizations, mainly how understanding human culture can significantly improve interpretations of ancient Greece and Rome, encouraging experts in classical studies to include anthropological views, pointing out the relevance of the growth of society, setting its stage for later discussions. The early pages have a comprehensive introduction describing the writers' goals and core themes, exploring the relationship between anthropology and the humanities, promoting collaborative studies of cultural aspects, and emphasizing the need to connect knowledge of basic cultures with ancient Athens and Rome.