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cf100clunk
His anthropological views raised more questions than answers, challenging us to ponder just how far modern humankind had progressed from our days of living in caves and hovels, dressed rudimentally in animal hair. His conclusions could be arbitrary, but nevertheless provocative.
Angostura
Yes. I wasn’t always convinced he was consistently right, but he was consistently interesting
ultratalk
Is this the same guy who wrote Peoplewatching?
ajb
RIP. He's better known for his works about people and sex, but I know him from his book "Catwatching", which is a very thoughtful observational study of cats.
ultratalk
Is this the same guy who wrote Peoplewatching (Manwatching, I believe, is what it was called earlier)?
dkarl
Little tidbit that isn't mentioned in the article: he was a consultant on the film Quest for Fire and developed movement patterns and gestures for the actors.
Pet_Ant
“The Naked Ape” is seminal work. When I found it in the bargain bin of used bookstore I was incensed!
hermitcrab
"Morris had spent his national service lecturing soldiers in fine arts"

Imagine trying to explain impressionism to some conscript squaddies.

hermitcrab
On of Swindon's more illustrious sons.
jbaber
I grew up being told the two biggest names were Morris and Diana Dors.

I have to agree with other threads that I don't believe most of his conjectures, but they're great for stimulating thought.

etiam
I'm grateful to him for many great reads.

Morris' autobiography "Animal Days" (1979) is a very charming account of his early life and career, in case someone wishes to take this occasion to read more about that than appears in the obituary.

golemotron
I'll never forget his theory about the origin of the heart symbol.
thoughtsimple
Changed my life. Even if his theories were wrong, it was eye opening