Harris showed that animism isn't universal, as Tylor had proposed, because Buddhism lacks beliefs in gods or souls.

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Buddhism's lack of a creator god or an eternal soul does not necessarily disprove the universality of animistic beliefs, as animism broadly refers to the belief in spirits or spiritual forces, not strictly gods or souls. Moreover, some forms of Buddhism do incorporate local deities and spirits into their practices, showing a form of animistic syncretism.

Harris Showed That Animism Isn't Universal, as Tylor Had Proposed