Franz Boas (born 1858) was an American anthropologist of German origin, pioneer of modern anthropology. He is known by many as the "father of American anthropology." From an early age, Boas was interested in the natural sciences, but it was not until much later that he discovered an interest in the history of culture. Shortly after obtaining his doctorate (1881) in geology at the University of Kiel, he went to Canada to conduct geographical research on Inuit migrations. Around the same time, Boas introduced the idea of ​​cultural relativism, the idea that cultures cannot be considered better or worse than another. While a professor at Columbia University, he played a key role in organizing the American Anthropological Association (AAA) and forming the concept of the "four domains" in anthropology. Boas's most important contributions to anthropology were the study of the Inuit, the introduction of the idea of ​​cultural relativism, and the organization of the AAA. During Boas's trip to Canada to study the geological impact of Inuit migrations, Boas discovered that he was intrigued by their culture and began to take eth...