# Lewis H. Morgan — Mutual Aid character guide

> Lewis H. Morgan in Mutual Aid by Peter Kropotkin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Morgan, L. H. Morgan, Lewis H. Morgan

**First appearance:** 0004-iii-mutual-aid-among-savages

## Who they are

American anthropologist whose work on primitive society and the gens is cited.

## In the story

### [Mutual Aid Among Savages](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mutual_aid_se/chapters/iii-mutual-aid-among-savages)

Morgan is recognized for his contributions to understanding the clan organization and the evolution of marriage laws.

### [VII: The Origin of the Family](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mutual_aid_se/chapters/vii-the-origin-of-the-family)

Key proponent of the classificatory group system and tribal marriage theory; his evidence is defended against patriarchal family critics.

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