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Animism

One of the four modes of identification for humans in relation to the non-human, according to the theory proposed by Philippe Descola. Animism grants to non-humans an interiority similar to that of humans. It is the body, the physical, which differentiates them from us. It is thus possible to have social relationships with other species. This paradigm is to be found for example amongst the Amazonian Amerindians.

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