Humanities

Exploring an extinct society through the lens of Habitus-Field theory and the Tocharian text corpus

O. Wieczorek and M. Malzahn

Explore the fascinating world of the Tocharian civilization as this research by Oliver Wieczorek and Melanie Malzahn applies advanced theories and methodologies to unearth the societal structures based on Buddhist ethics and trade dynamics, revealing the significance of writing in their culture.

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Abstract

This paper applies Habitus-Field theory, Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA), and close reading to study the extinct Tocharian civilization through its extinct language. Analyzing a large corpus of Tocharian text fragments (5th-10th century CE), the study distinguishes between political, spiritual, and economic elites based on Buddhist moral principles, gift-giving practices, control over the caravan trade, and the act of writing itself.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jan 04, 2024

Authors

Oliver Wieczorek, Melanie Malzahn

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