Crewe & Nantwich U3A Philosophy & Anthropology Group Presentation 7 th October 2013 This document is derived from a PowerPoint Presentation given by Alan White. Notes used as a presentation aid are provided at the end (these were interleaved with the presentation but not displayed on screen). The order of presentation varied in response to group interaction and was not as ordered here.
Discussion Points 1. What is Anthropology? 2. What are the aims of Anthropology? 3. What are the rules? 4. What methodologies do anthropologists use? 5. How does Anthropology compare to other disciplines of science/philosophy? 6. Is it connected with philosophy? 7. Is it a social science? 8. If so how does it differ from other social sciences? 9. What codes of practice should we adopt when we organise meetings dealing with anthropological topics? 10. What changes have there been in anthropology theory and practice? 11. What differences are there in the way different countries and institutions deal with anthropology? 12. Relevance of Culture. What is it? Significance of Cultural Relativism?
Definition of anthropology OxfordDictionaries.com the study of humankind, in particular: • (also cultural or social anthropology) the comparative study of human societies and cultures and their development. • (also physical anthropology) the science of human zoology, evolution, and ecology.
Anthropology www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/anthropology Anthropology • is the scientific study of the origins of humans, how we have changed over the years, and how we relate to each other, both within our own culture and with people from other cultures. • the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings – Social Science: the branch of science that studies society and the relationships of individual within a society
21 types of Anthropology www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/anthropology 1. archaeology, archeology the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures 2. descriptive anthropology, ethnography the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies 3. ethnology the branch of anthropology that deals with the division of humankind into races and with their origins and distribution and distinctive characteristics 4. physical anthropology the branch of anthropology dealing with the genesis and variation of human beings 5. cultural anthropology, social anthropology the branch of anthropology that deals with human culture and society 6. Assyriology archeology of the ancient Assyrians 7. Egyptology archeology of ancient Egyptian artifacts 8. Sumerology the archeology of ancient Sumerians 9. marine archaeology, marine archeology, underwater archaeology, underwater archeology the archeology of underwater sites 10. palaeoclimatology, paleoclimatology the study of the climate of past ages
11. palaeogeography, paleogeography the study of the geography of ancient times or ancient epochs 12. paleography the study of ancient forms of writing (and the deciphering of them) 13. palaeopathology, paleopathology the study of disease of former times (as inferred from fossil evidence) 14. palaetiology, paletiology the explanation of past events in terms of scientific causes (as geological causes) 15. palaeology, paleology the study of (especially prehistoric) antiquities 16. protoanthropology, protohistory the study humans prior to the invention of writing 17. palaeoethnography, paleoethnography the ethnography of paleolithic humans 18. craniometry the branch of physical anthropology dealing with the study and measurement of dry skulls after removal of its soft parts 19. garbology the study of a society by analyzing its garbage 20. mythology the study of myths 21. ritualism the study of religious or magical rites and ceremonies
Practical Anthropology – (Brits 1 st ) www.indiana.edu/~wanthro/theory_pages/Applied.htm extract:- History The British were the first to formally recognize the practical value of anthropology and also the first to employ applied anthropologists (Foster 1969: 181). E.B. Tylor considered anthropology to be a "policy science" and advocated its use in improving the human condition (Sills 1968: 337). Anthropology was first used in the administration of the British colonies under the rubric of indirect rule (originated by Lord Lugard) by Northcote Thomas in Nigeria in 1908 (Foster 1969: 187). The first formal administrative applied work in the US was not until 1934 with the Indian Reorganization Act of the New Deal. Anthropologists, acting as liaisons between Native American groups and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), observed the leadership and patterns of government on reservations and made recommendations on the establishment of tribal charters and constitutions (Foster 1969: 200). The start of employment of anthropologists working in federal policy is generally credited to John Collier, Commissioner of the BIA, who argued that the specialized skills of anthropologists should be utilized in public sector programs (van Willigen 1986: 24). Applied work in archaeology was first initiated during the 1920s when government policy-makers first cooperated with archaeologists in public works projects (Fiske and Chambers 1997: 283).
An Introduction to A-Level Anthropology Royal Anthropological Institute's Discover Anthropology Programme See also other videos at: Royal Anthropological Institute's Discover Anthropology Programme - YouTube Plus: http://www.discoveranthropology.org.uk/about-anthropology.html
Cultural Relativism Definition of relativism in English (Oxford Dictionaries) relativism Pronunciation: /ˈrɛlətɪvɪz(ə)m/ noun the doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality exist in relation to culture, society, or historical context, and are not absolute.
PHA Anthropological/Sociological Topics Term 3 - Summer 2013 Handout Handout Date Presenter Topic PRE POST David Hands Methodology of Apr 15 & Sonia Gregor Anthropology Introductery preview/synopsis: Refugeedom: its effects on Subject Matter: people's lives with special Anthropological reference to the present considerations based on Syrian refugee crisis John's experience in May 13 John Kirkby advising on the handling of A 1998 paper co-written by humanitarian problems with John from which he will be regard to refugees. John will drawing factors for be discussing, in particular discussion: the current issues in Syria. Beneficiaries and Humanitarian Assistance in Complex Emergencies Jun 17 Carol Davenport Title: The Elderly In Society
Spring Term Jan - March Handout Handout Date Presenter Topic PRE POST 2012 Descartes' dualism in the Feb 6 Tom Brooks human Transcript species. 'Boundaries Berenice & Indigenous Feb 20 and Bryan Halson people today Indigenous Peoples' Malayan Slide Mar 5 Shirley Race cultures Presentation Script 1. India and Tibetan Mar 19 Alan White crossing of Outline Notes boundaries. 2. Discussion
Term 3 Summer Apr – Jun 2012 Handout Handout Date Presenter Topic PRE POST A History of Pilgrimages Apr 16 Anne Alexander Pilgrimages (RTF - rich text format document) Invader Effects on the Evolution of South American Indian Society Apr 30 Robert Spowage - followed by discussion Change of programme: Short presentation leading to Discussion on the effects of Evolving Technology on Human Evolution. Will Technology lead to our Doom or to our Survival? May 14 Alan White AFTER REFRESHMENTS - we will discuss themes for next year. ( Doreen McCarthy's presentation has been postponed until next year) Differing Views on the Boundary May 28 Julian Ward Paper presented at Between Reason and Faith meeting Journeys & summary and discussion on Boundaries philosophical/anthropological Jun 11 S.G. by S.G. themes and findings through the (RTF - rich year text format document)
2012 Handout Handout Date Presenter Topic PRE POST Doreen Journey to Sep 10 McCarthy Greece Handout Handout 2011 Date Presenter Topic PRE POST Sep 26 S.G. Relation Journeys: Boundaries. Syllabus & Map Time Map from Pat H Journey 1. into current permanently growing changing archaeological & paleo- Oct 10 S.G. anthropological findings re. Presocratics development of human species. Subgroups discussion: What is Oct 24 Sonia & Alan Philosophy & Anthropology? Reports on dev. of ‘self’ from British v. Renee Robinson Dutch cultures. Nov 7 on working in and exploring a Paul Schur north Indian mountain culture.
END of PRESENTATION • Notes follow: These were rough and not meant for presentation but provides additional information. One or two additions have been made to provide reference.
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