Chapter 3 - cbc-cult-ant-05
... Pure anthropology - aimed at refining the discipline’s theory, methods, and data. Applied anthropology - focused on using anthropological insights toward the solution of practical social problems. ...
... Pure anthropology - aimed at refining the discipline’s theory, methods, and data. Applied anthropology - focused on using anthropological insights toward the solution of practical social problems. ...
2. NOTIONS OF MORALITY (notes)
... The belief that values are subjective. This means that values are whatever we choose to pursue and whatever we desire. ...
... The belief that values are subjective. This means that values are whatever we choose to pursue and whatever we desire. ...
PowerPoint Presentation - Cultural Anthropology 7e
... c) Ethnocentrism is often associated with racism. d) Ethnocentrism in technologically advanced societies reinforces people's ideas about their own superiority and often, military strength. ...
... c) Ethnocentrism is often associated with racism. d) Ethnocentrism in technologically advanced societies reinforces people's ideas about their own superiority and often, military strength. ...
What is Ethical Relativism?
... Note: the opposite view- right and wrong is objective and universal – is often called nonrelativism, or Ethical Objectivism. Two versions of Ethical Relativism Individual or Personal Ethical Relativism: ethical statements are relative to the individual. I have my ethical views and you have yours, ne ...
... Note: the opposite view- right and wrong is objective and universal – is often called nonrelativism, or Ethical Objectivism. Two versions of Ethical Relativism Individual or Personal Ethical Relativism: ethical statements are relative to the individual. I have my ethical views and you have yours, ne ...
anthropologycdp1207 - Ivy Tech Community College
... the General Education department and identified as CORE. Faculty consists of two part time members. In fall 2007, anthropology courses enrolled 83 and archaeology 8. Location of Materials: NMC/FBC Collection Development Guidelines: Subjects covered: ANH 154 Cultural Anthropology: Scientific study of ...
... the General Education department and identified as CORE. Faculty consists of two part time members. In fall 2007, anthropology courses enrolled 83 and archaeology 8. Location of Materials: NMC/FBC Collection Development Guidelines: Subjects covered: ANH 154 Cultural Anthropology: Scientific study of ...
Ethics Glossary
... that they know what this absolute truth is. In ethics, absolutism is usually contrasted to relativism. Agnosticism. The conviction that one simply does not know whether God exists or not; it is often accompanied with a further conviction that one need not care whether God exists or not. Altruism. A ...
... that they know what this absolute truth is. In ethics, absolutism is usually contrasted to relativism. Agnosticism. The conviction that one simply does not know whether God exists or not; it is often accompanied with a further conviction that one need not care whether God exists or not. Altruism. A ...
Shepard 10e PPTs chapter 3_web
... This perspective also states values, norms, beliefs, and attitudes are not in themselves correct or incorrect; they simply exist within the total cultural framework of a people and should be evaluated in relation to their place within the larger cultural context of which they are a part. ...
... This perspective also states values, norms, beliefs, and attitudes are not in themselves correct or incorrect; they simply exist within the total cultural framework of a people and should be evaluated in relation to their place within the larger cultural context of which they are a part. ...
Anthropological Concepts
... systems of relationships, organization, forms of associations standardized modes of behavior structure & agency Adaptation core concept of evolutionary perspective any physical & behavioral characteristic that enhances the ability to pass on one’s genes or the genes of one’s kin to the next gen ...
... systems of relationships, organization, forms of associations standardized modes of behavior structure & agency Adaptation core concept of evolutionary perspective any physical & behavioral characteristic that enhances the ability to pass on one’s genes or the genes of one’s kin to the next gen ...
What is Anthropology?
... can look at how things that were once “normal” in society has changed over time ...
... can look at how things that were once “normal” in society has changed over time ...
U69 Anthro 160 01
... What makes us similar, and what sets us apart? Cultural anthropology is the study of human beings from a cross-cultural perspective. As such, it is a very broad field drawing on economics, natural sciences, history, literature, religion, politics, and gender studies. Anthropology stands out from the ...
... What makes us similar, and what sets us apart? Cultural anthropology is the study of human beings from a cross-cultural perspective. As such, it is a very broad field drawing on economics, natural sciences, history, literature, religion, politics, and gender studies. Anthropology stands out from the ...
Ethics – Handout 8 Foot, “What Is Moral Relativism?”
... true-by-ancient-mexican-standards and false-by-our-standards. We should interpret MR as making the same kind of claim: we can’t emply two sets of standards in one breath. (8) Stace’s second claim: a relativist is committed to the conclusion that if someone things something is right, then it’s right ...
... true-by-ancient-mexican-standards and false-by-our-standards. We should interpret MR as making the same kind of claim: we can’t emply two sets of standards in one breath. (8) Stace’s second claim: a relativist is committed to the conclusion that if someone things something is right, then it’s right ...
Document
... eastern Africa. Their discoveries revolutionized our concepts of human development and prompted redefinition of earlier evolutionary theories. ...
... eastern Africa. Their discoveries revolutionized our concepts of human development and prompted redefinition of earlier evolutionary theories. ...
Cultural Anthropology
... differences that make a person’s group affiliation seem easy to identify But each trait varies in ways that make it impossible to draw a clear line ...
... differences that make a person’s group affiliation seem easy to identify But each trait varies in ways that make it impossible to draw a clear line ...
What*s out there (in the world)?
... interact with people who are different from us? ˃ What makes us who we are, both individually & as a society? ˃ How is culture shared? ˃ How do cultural differences affect interactions between cultures? ...
... interact with people who are different from us? ˃ What makes us who we are, both individually & as a society? ˃ How is culture shared? ˃ How do cultural differences affect interactions between cultures? ...
Lesson 2 – Participating in an Ethnography
... a. Imagine that a cultural anthropologist is coming to the US to study us. What might be different? i. American football vs “football’ around the globe. 1. They would think it was different that we call it soccer. b. Ethnocentrism: judging others by our own understanding of the world. i. You cannot ...
... a. Imagine that a cultural anthropologist is coming to the US to study us. What might be different? i. American football vs “football’ around the globe. 1. They would think it was different that we call it soccer. b. Ethnocentrism: judging others by our own understanding of the world. i. You cannot ...
Anthropology
... The Society for Applied Anthropology (www.sfaa.net) urges that the “occupation of ‘Anthropologist’ should be promoted as a satisfying and important professional role whether as an independent consultant, an employee of public agencies, corporations, or ...
... The Society for Applied Anthropology (www.sfaa.net) urges that the “occupation of ‘Anthropologist’ should be promoted as a satisfying and important professional role whether as an independent consultant, an employee of public agencies, corporations, or ...
Ethical Relativism
... John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty . . . based on an absolutist moral theory, utilitarianism. . .provides a defense of moral toleration. Patrick Devlin’s The Enforcement of Morality, which argues for legal sanctions against prostitution and homosexuality, is based on a version of moral relativism. Devli ...
... John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty . . . based on an absolutist moral theory, utilitarianism. . .provides a defense of moral toleration. Patrick Devlin’s The Enforcement of Morality, which argues for legal sanctions against prostitution and homosexuality, is based on a version of moral relativism. Devli ...
history of anthro pt 2
... can we be so dismissive of the informant’s emic viewpoint if culture is rooted in values and meanings held by individuals?“ What does it say about individual free will and purpose oversimplification via reduction Is it ethnocentric? ...
... can we be so dismissive of the informant’s emic viewpoint if culture is rooted in values and meanings held by individuals?“ What does it say about individual free will and purpose oversimplification via reduction Is it ethnocentric? ...
Why Conduct Qualitative Research?
... sought schemes to account for the diversity of human customs across the world. In the spirit of the time, they assumed that a universal evolutionary sequence that mirrored the universal biological sequence that was ...
... sought schemes to account for the diversity of human customs across the world. In the spirit of the time, they assumed that a universal evolutionary sequence that mirrored the universal biological sequence that was ...
Culture and Comparison
... used for all sorts of events. These two concepts have an immensely popular appeal. People seem to know about them, to use them to discuss everything, even very different things (i.e. the culture of Islam, the youth culture, the culture of ants). People do not question what Culture may be, it is just ...
... used for all sorts of events. These two concepts have an immensely popular appeal. People seem to know about them, to use them to discuss everything, even very different things (i.e. the culture of Islam, the youth culture, the culture of ants). People do not question what Culture may be, it is just ...
Cultural Anthropology
... Belief that one’s culture is better than all other cultures. Measures other cultures by the degree to which they live up to one’s own cultural standards. Can help bind a culture together, or can lead to racism. ...
... Belief that one’s culture is better than all other cultures. Measures other cultures by the degree to which they live up to one’s own cultural standards. Can help bind a culture together, or can lead to racism. ...
Chapter 3 - Glenelg High School
... Although anthropology relies on various research methods, its hallmark is extended fieldwork in a particular cultural group. • Fieldwork features participant observation in which the researcher observes and participates in the daily life of the community being studied. ...
... Although anthropology relies on various research methods, its hallmark is extended fieldwork in a particular cultural group. • Fieldwork features participant observation in which the researcher observes and participates in the daily life of the community being studied. ...
What is Anthropology?
... Anthropologists are interested in all human beings – whether living or dead. No place or time is too remote to escape the notice of anthropologists. No dimension of humankind from skin color to dress customs falls outside the anthropologist’s ...
... Anthropologists are interested in all human beings – whether living or dead. No place or time is too remote to escape the notice of anthropologists. No dimension of humankind from skin color to dress customs falls outside the anthropologist’s ...
Glosario Etica
... Rights are entitlements to do something without interference from other people (negative rights) or entitlements that obligate others to do something positive to assist you (positive rights). Some rights (natural rights, human rights) belong to everyone by nature or simply by virtue of being human; ...
... Rights are entitlements to do something without interference from other people (negative rights) or entitlements that obligate others to do something positive to assist you (positive rights). Some rights (natural rights, human rights) belong to everyone by nature or simply by virtue of being human; ...
Cultural Ecology - U of L Class Index
... can we be so dismissive of the informant’s emic viewpoint if culture is rooted in values and meanings held by individuals?“ What does it say about individual free will and purpose oversimplification via reduction Is it ethnocentric? Postmodernists view: science is itself a culturally determined phen ...
... can we be so dismissive of the informant’s emic viewpoint if culture is rooted in values and meanings held by individuals?“ What does it say about individual free will and purpose oversimplification via reduction Is it ethnocentric? Postmodernists view: science is itself a culturally determined phen ...