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This article surveys recent anthropological work on Amazonian ontologies, presenting the case for a renewed interest in animism. It argues that the so-called ‘ontological turn’ in anthropology has gone hand-in-hand with a rediscovery of the importance of animism as a widespread mode of relating to non-humans, not only in Amazonia but also in other regions of the world. The article suggests that Amazonianist anthropologists are particularly well placed to contribute to this larger re-evaluation of animism, given the long-standing preoccupation with indigenous classifications of nature and humanity in the region. It concludes by highlighting some of the most promising future directions for research on animism in Amazonia and beyond.

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