The article delves into Marshall Sahlins’s exploration of metapersons across cultures and their impact on human societies. By challenging traditional theories of religion and politics, Sahlins suggests that metapersons are more than just beliefs but fundamental to human existence. His final book, “The New Science of the Enchanted Universe,” delves into these concepts, displaying his incantatory writing style and deep empathy for the subject matter. Sahlins’s work highlights the complex relationships between humans and celestial beings, offering a new perspective on power dynamics and societal structures based on belief in metapersons.
https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/marshall-sahlins-new-science-enchanted-universe/