What is Culture?
... What is Culture? “That complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society” ...
... What is Culture? “That complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society” ...
Subfields of Anthropology
... geographically remote peoples who received little attention from historians, sociologists, psychologists, and other social scientists and humanists. The closely related discipline of sociology, by contrast, has traditionally focused on the complex industrial societies of the West. While these distin ...
... geographically remote peoples who received little attention from historians, sociologists, psychologists, and other social scientists and humanists. The closely related discipline of sociology, by contrast, has traditionally focused on the complex industrial societies of the West. While these distin ...
Chapter 3 - Cengage Learning
... Forces us to look at human problems in their historical, economic, and cultural contexts. Reminds us that the various parts of a sociocultural system are interconnected and a change in one part of the system is likely to cause changes in other parts. Encourages us to look at problems in terms of bot ...
... Forces us to look at human problems in their historical, economic, and cultural contexts. Reminds us that the various parts of a sociocultural system are interconnected and a change in one part of the system is likely to cause changes in other parts. Encourages us to look at problems in terms of bot ...
Universal principles in particular contexts
... of bioethics (autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence and justice) have a universal domain of applicability, they are “very general and require interpretation in light of relevant empirical facts and contexts before they can be applied” (51). Macklin shows very clearly the importance of distinguishin ...
... of bioethics (autonomy, non-maleficence, beneficence and justice) have a universal domain of applicability, they are “very general and require interpretation in light of relevant empirical facts and contexts before they can be applied” (51). Macklin shows very clearly the importance of distinguishin ...
Readings for Lavenda and Schultz and Articles
... 2. What is Ethnography? 3. Distinguish ethnocentrism from cultural relativism. What is the relationship between those two terms? 4. What is meant by saying that anthropology offers a ‘holistic perspective’? 5. How do anthropologists define culture? What are its characteristics? 6. What is participan ...
... 2. What is Ethnography? 3. Distinguish ethnocentrism from cultural relativism. What is the relationship between those two terms? 4. What is meant by saying that anthropology offers a ‘holistic perspective’? 5. How do anthropologists define culture? What are its characteristics? 6. What is participan ...
Steward and Harris Presentation Slides
... “Urban Ethos”: Complex of interconnected values, emphasizing a preference for living in town rather than in the country Seems idealistic, but this is a social arrangement that is defined and reinforced by infrastructure ...
... “Urban Ethos”: Complex of interconnected values, emphasizing a preference for living in town rather than in the country Seems idealistic, but this is a social arrangement that is defined and reinforced by infrastructure ...
Cultural Anthropology
... *It is a specific group’s learned and shared behaviors, knowledge and beliefs. Anthropology is the study of humanity and covers a broad range of topics that include the prehistoric origins of humans and contemporary cultural diversity. ...
... *It is a specific group’s learned and shared behaviors, knowledge and beliefs. Anthropology is the study of humanity and covers a broad range of topics that include the prehistoric origins of humans and contemporary cultural diversity. ...
U69 Anthro 160 01
... they do for a living, how they make meaning in their lives and more. At the end of this course you should have an understanding of the central axes that ground social organization cross-culturally as well as the particularities inherent to diverse cultural contexts. Examining how “other” people live ...
... they do for a living, how they make meaning in their lives and more. At the end of this course you should have an understanding of the central axes that ground social organization cross-culturally as well as the particularities inherent to diverse cultural contexts. Examining how “other” people live ...
Graduate Seminar in Socio-Cultural Anthropology
... The aim of this class is to give graduate students an overview of the history of anthropological theory, beginning with the classical theorists of the nineteenth century and moving to contemporary theoretical debates. A close and critical reading of theory in cultural anthropology should give studen ...
... The aim of this class is to give graduate students an overview of the history of anthropological theory, beginning with the classical theorists of the nineteenth century and moving to contemporary theoretical debates. A close and critical reading of theory in cultural anthropology should give studen ...
The Art of Protest - Department of Anthropology
... upon the visiting foreign investigator who wants to do honest work, suspecting sinister designs.” Boas believed that a result of such actions would place “a new barrier against the development of international friendly cooperation.” The reaction to Boas’ letter was swift and uncompromising. Boas had ...
... upon the visiting foreign investigator who wants to do honest work, suspecting sinister designs.” Boas believed that a result of such actions would place “a new barrier against the development of international friendly cooperation.” The reaction to Boas’ letter was swift and uncompromising. Boas had ...
BA 28 Chapter 2
... reasoning to reach ethical decisions. This theory would have people behave according to the categorical imperative: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” ...
... reasoning to reach ethical decisions. This theory would have people behave according to the categorical imperative: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” ...
Introducing Linguistic Anthropology
... • Rule from English: if O follows V, then use Prep – To see the cat in the tree – BUT – Huona mpaha mwiri-juu ...
... • Rule from English: if O follows V, then use Prep – To see the cat in the tree – BUT – Huona mpaha mwiri-juu ...
Session+11 – Copy
... to a sub-discipline of Sociology called Social Anthropology, also known as Cultural Anthropology. Therefore, in this final two sessions we want to introduce you to Methods of Anthropological Inquiry. There are many methods which anthropologists use to study different cultures, communities and societ ...
... to a sub-discipline of Sociology called Social Anthropology, also known as Cultural Anthropology. Therefore, in this final two sessions we want to introduce you to Methods of Anthropological Inquiry. There are many methods which anthropologists use to study different cultures, communities and societ ...
ethics
... A low level of or lack of seriousness to cause harm Uncertainty about knowledge of wrongdoing The degree to which a harmful injury was caused or averted ...
... A low level of or lack of seriousness to cause harm Uncertainty about knowledge of wrongdoing The degree to which a harmful injury was caused or averted ...
Moral Problems
... 1. Paradox of Religious Ethics: Either the will of God is based on no good reason and is arbitrary, or it is based on a good reason and is not the ultimate standard of right and wrong. 2. What is contained in the sacred books can be vague. For example, war or peace? EXO 15:3 The LORD is a man of war ...
... 1. Paradox of Religious Ethics: Either the will of God is based on no good reason and is arbitrary, or it is based on a good reason and is not the ultimate standard of right and wrong. 2. What is contained in the sacred books can be vague. For example, war or peace? EXO 15:3 The LORD is a man of war ...
what is anthropology?
... – The participants began to really act like their roles – It became difficult to differentiate between role play and reality – Guards treated inmates like they were animals, dehumanizing them ...
... – The participants began to really act like their roles – It became difficult to differentiate between role play and reality – Guards treated inmates like they were animals, dehumanizing them ...
The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and
... • Promoting understanding between members of different ...
... • Promoting understanding between members of different ...
The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
... • Promoting understanding between members of different ...
... • Promoting understanding between members of different ...
HW138_WhatIsCulture
... Most obviously is the body of cultural traditions that distinguish your specific society. When people speak of Italian, Samoan, or Japanese culture, they are referring to the shared language, traditions, and beliefs that set each of these peoples apart from others. In most cases, those who share you ...
... Most obviously is the body of cultural traditions that distinguish your specific society. When people speak of Italian, Samoan, or Japanese culture, they are referring to the shared language, traditions, and beliefs that set each of these peoples apart from others. In most cases, those who share you ...
Introductory Lecture
... in the society or culture we happen to be dealing with. • The ‘moral facts’ are relative to culture. • The ‘moral facts’ may change over time. • There’s no such thing as right or wrong period. ...
... in the society or culture we happen to be dealing with. • The ‘moral facts’ are relative to culture. • The ‘moral facts’ may change over time. • There’s no such thing as right or wrong period. ...
Session 18
... •Moral beliefs are influenced by how and by whom one is raised. Questions: •Is it possible that universal norms underlie the disparate rules/practices? •Is this the way things ought to be? ...
... •Moral beliefs are influenced by how and by whom one is raised. Questions: •Is it possible that universal norms underlie the disparate rules/practices? •Is this the way things ought to be? ...
Anthropology: Anthropology is Holistic The four fields Anthro
... -language origins -how humans use language -how language relates to culture & thought -how language matters in politics & society ...
... -language origins -how humans use language -how language relates to culture & thought -how language matters in politics & society ...
The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
... • Promoting understanding between members of different ...
... • Promoting understanding between members of different ...
The Girld Who Took Care of the turkeys
... • The study of humanity – All people, in all times, all places • From our evolutionary origins millions of years ago (5 - 7 m.y.a.) • To today’s worldwide diversity of peoples and ...
... • The study of humanity – All people, in all times, all places • From our evolutionary origins millions of years ago (5 - 7 m.y.a.) • To today’s worldwide diversity of peoples and ...
A Brief Appraisal of Cultural Heritage of Ao Nagas in Nagaland
... aesthetic, historic, scientific or social value for past, present or future generations. Cultural heritage is also described as ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions and values. Cultura ...
... aesthetic, historic, scientific or social value for past, present or future generations. Cultural heritage is also described as ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions and values. Cultura ...