Incorporating Native American philosophies and ontologies in archaeological practice Nathan R. Lawres, Delaney O’Connell, Matthew C. Sanger

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lawres, Nathan R., author.

O'Connell, Delaney, author.

Sanger, Matthew C., 1976- author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in current archaeological tools and techniques

Cambridge elements. Elements in current archaeological tools and techniques 2632-7031

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeology--Methodology.

Indian philosophy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2026

Summary:

"Archaeologists increasingly rely on philosophical principles, as evidenced in the Ontological Turn, yet often only engage Western philosophers, which is unfortunate as Indigenous scholars, particularly Native American authors, have provided alternatives applicable to archaeological research. Within this volume, we introduce readers to Native American scholars whose work we apply to major topics in archaeology, including landscapes and knowledge, kinship and extended personhood, and cosmology and ceremonial practices. By contrasting with traditional, Western-based interpretive approaches, we demonstrate the transformative potential of relying on Native American philosophers not only in terms of better understanding the archaeological record but also in how archaeologists and practitioners approach issues such as repatriation, archaeological collections care and handling, and sovereignty. In all, this volume presents a powerful new approach to archaeological research that provides readers with an introduction to Native American philosophers, relevant case studies, and real-world examples that they can use in their own works"-- Cambridge Core

Contents:

Introduction : ontologies, epistemologies and the ontological turn

Landscapes and knowledge

Kinship, identity, and other-than-human persons

Time, cosmology, and performative responsibilities

Conclusion : moving forward

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Cambridge Core, viewed July 2, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Lawres, Nathan R. Incorporating Native American philosophies and ontologies in archaeological practice

ISBN:

9781009559171

1009559176

OCLC:

1591585706

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