An Archaeology of the Immaterial

Exploring the rejection of the material world, this book delves into cultural movements such as anti-consumerism and asceticism that seek to transcend material circumstances. It examines how individuals disengage from materiality, presenting this detachment as a unique form of physical engagement. The implications of these practices are significant for our understanding of personhood and the nature of material culture, offering new insights into how people navigate their relationship with the material world.