Pierre Clastres Philosopher

Pierre Clastres (French: [klastʁ]; 17 May 1934 – 29 July 1977) was a French anthropologist and ethnographer. He is best known for his fieldwork among the Guayaki, now better known as Aché, in Paraguay and his theory on stateless societies. Clastres took part in the events of May '68. He died, aged 43, in a car accident at Gabriac, Lozère.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1934
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1977
Place of death
Gabriac Lozère
Main interest
Society
War
Power (social and political)
Sovereign state

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