Extra-humanos na antropologia : estudo sobre algumas formas de desativação e reativação de agências

Abstract

The thesis argues that much of the discussion about animism and totemism (ethnographic entry points of extrahuman agencies in anthropology), rather than including and discussing such an issue, has eventually deactivated it. Other strands, however, has been offering analytical tools and ideas capable of conferring on them both conceptual citizenships and proper modes of existence. The common question addressed to the works and their authors (who also play here the role of actors) seeks to grasp what they would have to say about the notion of extrahuman agency – which is the guiding thread of this study.