cut against

Solo · #1 (permalink) Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:31 am *cut against*

Mr. Lévi-Strauss’s “structural” approach, seeking universals about the human mind,cut against that notion of anthropology.
What does cut against here mean? thanks

Alan · #2 (permalink) Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:33 am *cut against*

Hi,

I would suggest something like 'opposes' or 'contradicts'?

Alan
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