Rules and Meanings

Focusing on the construction of meaning, this anthology showcases Mary Douglas' efforts to blend anthropological insights with modern philosophical thought. It features influential works by thinkers like Wittgenstein, Schutz, and Husserl, exploring themes such as hidden assumptions, tacit conventions, and the impact of spatial organization on language. By integrating philosophical perspectives on everyday language with anthropological theories of knowledge, the collection offers a unique examination of how meaning is shaped in contemporary society.