Question 2 of 11intermediate🔍 AnalyzeShort Answer2 marks

Do you notice anything in Malinowski's definition that is missing in Tylor's?

Correct Answer

Yes, Malinowski's definition includes material aspects of culture such as artifacts, goods, and technical processes, which are missing from Tylor's definition.

Tylor's definition primarily lists non-material elements like knowledge, belief, morals, law, custom, and habits. Apart from his mention of art, all the things listed by Tylor are non-material.

This difference is interesting because Tylor was actually a museum curator who examined artifacts and tools from societies. His definition was an attempt to focus on the intangible and abstract dimensions of culture. Malinowski's definition is more comprehensive as it includes both material and non-material aspects of culture.

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Explanation

The textbook explicitly states that 'Apart from his mention of art, all the things listed by Tylor are non-material.' Malinowski's definition includes 'inherited artifacts, goods, technical process' which are material elements. Students should identify this key distinction between the two definitions - Tylor focuses on non-material culture while Malinowski incorporates both material and non-material aspects.