ANTHROPOMORPHISM
Charles François (2004). ANTHROPOMORPHISM, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 128.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 128 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Human sciences |
The attribution of human characteristics, behavior or motivations to animals, physical events or imaginary beings (good or evil spirits, gods).
Considering its universality, anthropomorphism could be, according to J.Z. YOUNG (1978, p.289), a clue to an inherited brain program .