Primitive culture, vol. 1 (of 2) : $b Researches into the development of mythology, philosophy, religion, language, art, and custom

"Primitive Culture, vol. 1" by Edward B. Tylor is a late 19th-century study that examines the origins and evolution of human societies. Tylor investigates the links between mythology, religion, language, art, and social norms, suggesting that modern cultures can be better understood through the study of more basic or primitive cultures. Tylor builds his discussion by defining "culture" as the knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, and customs people gain as members of society and says that human behavior operates within the laws of nature. By examining how societies evolve from their primitive states to the modern-day, the book champions ethnography as a tool for classifying and interpreting cultural practices and looks at human evolution from the beginning of civilization.