Claude Lévi-Strauss (28 November 1908 – 30 October 2009) was a French anthropologist and ethnologist whose work was key in the development of the theories of structuralism and structural anthropology. He held the chair of Social Anthropology at the Collège de France between 1959 and 1982, was elected a member of the Académie française in 1973 and was a member of the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences in Paris. He received numerous honors from universities and institutions throughout the world.
Lévi-Strauss argued that the "savage" mind had the same structures as the "civilized" mind and that human characteristics are the same everywhere. These observations culminated in his famous book Tristes Tropiques (1955) that established his position as one of the central figures in the structuralist school of thought. As well as sociology, his ideas reached into many fields in the humanities, including philosophy. Structuralism has been defined as "the search for the underlying patterns of thought in all forms of human activity." He won the 1986 International Nonino Prize in Italy.
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Some of their strengths
Claude Lévi-Strauss has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Curious, Creative, Generous, Loyal, Optimistic, Sophisticated, and Passionate.
Adventurous and Independent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Claude Lévi-Strauss is someone who is an adventurous, independent, and energetic person, who is insightful, imaginative, generous, and honest. A person who seems to identify with family, heritage and ancestry.
Warm and Caring
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Claude Lévi-Strauss well know them as someone who can be warm, caring, and compassionate, like a lamp or torch.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Claude Lévi-Strauss as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Charismatic and Playful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Claude Lévi-Strauss is someone who is used to being the center of attention, and who has a playful approach to dealing with life.
They are also someone who is reflective, mysterious, and purposeful, who enjoys quiet and solo work, and who thrives in positions where there is no need to report to someone else.
Optimistic and Quick-witted
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Claude Lévi-Strauss tends to be someone who is optimistic and spontaneous, and who has a clear and analytical mind. Who can be witty, with a happy-go-lucky- nature that makes others cheerful, and who possesses an adventurous zest for life.
Some of Claude Lévi-Strauss's challenges
While Claude Lévi-Strauss has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Claude Lévi-Strauss can be Impulsive, Careless, Suspicious, Stubborn, Difficult, Perfectionist, and Sensitive.
Impulsive and Careless
One of Claude Lévi-Strauss's key challenges is that they are someone who can be impulsive and careless.
Claude Lévi-Strauss must also exercise caution as they can be excessive and unrealistic.
Sensitive and Critical
Claude Lévi-Strauss is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Irritable and Callous
Finally, Claude Lévi-Strauss also can be short-tempered, childish, insensitive, and careless at times.
