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Does Possibilism Combine Environmental Limits with Social Determination?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Possibilism states environment sets constraints or limitations on culture.
  • However, culture is otherwise determined by social conditions, not just physical factors.
  • This creates a nuanced view where both environment and society interact.
  • Strabo's partnership idea supports this balanced interaction.
  • Marshall Sahlins used this synthesis to counter simplistic determinism in ecology.

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