This work establishes the treatment of key concepts and relevant terms to the comprehension of the philosophical expedition led by Alexandre Rodrigues Ferreira in the 18th century. Its purpose is to show a little of the writer's biography to the reader. It suggests an anthropological reflection about the American people discovered during the journey of almost 10 years. The analysis points to the comparative relation between these groups of people from the new and the old world, showing the cultural clash between them and using this as a relevant aspect to defeat the European centered culture. The main purpose of this work is to demonstrate the contribution from Alexandre Rodrigues Ferreira to the social understanding of Amazônia.
Natural history; Alexandre Rodrigues Ferreira; 18th Century; Amazônia; Scientific expeditions; Anthropology
