6th CE_TAG 19 programme: Man Makes Himself« Archaeological Narratives of the Past. 12th-13th September 2019, Leipzig, Germany (original) (raw)

This paper aims to establish a comprehensive typology of archaeological narration by linking various narrative structures to different modes of reasoning within human origins research. It critiques the prevalent view of human origins as purely scientific and illustrates how an evolving understanding of narrativity can enrich archaeological interpretations. By analyzing the shift from the 'behavioural modernity' paradigm to an emphasis on 'behavioural plasticity,' the paper reinforces the necessity of narrative explanations in understanding the complexities of the past.