Sir Edward B. Tylor's Anthropology, first published in 1881, remains a leading general introduction to anthropology, with its fundamental propositions and philosophical outlook enduringly relevant. Tylor introduced the term "culture" to anthropological literature, emphasizing that culture consists of tangible real-world events rather than abstractions. He posited that humanity's progression relies on managing the environment, with primary necessities being food acquisition and defense. His work comprehensively addresses various cultural dimensions—technological, social, ceremonial, ideological, and aesthetic—linking past and present. Tylor viewed culture as a unified whole and opposed views separating modern and primitive cultures. Despite some contentions, such as higher and lower races or environmental influence on races, Tylor's insights on cultural evolution remain influential, as evidenced by renewed interest during the Darwin Centennial celebrations. This edition omits chapters "Man and Other Animals" and "Races of Mankind" but the text otherwise remains as it appeared in the original edition.