👉 The Oriental Project, initiated by French anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss in the mid-20th century, aims to explore and understand the cultural, linguistic, and social structures of Eastern societies through a comparative approach. It seeks to uncover universal patterns and structures underlying diverse cultural practices, often challenging Western-centric views by highlighting the complexity and interconnectedness of non-Western cultures. This project emphasizes the importance of ethnographic fieldwork, aiming to document and analyze rituals, myths, kinship systems, and other cultural phenomena to reveal deeper insights into human thought and society. By fostering cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration, the Oriental Project contributes to a more nuanced global perspective on cultural diversity.
