Understanding The Concepts of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science
Understanding The Concepts of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science
Understanding The Concepts of Anthropology, Sociology, and Political Science
CONCEPTS OF
ANTHROPOLOGY,
SOCIOLOGY, AND
POLITICAL SCIENCE
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ANTHROPOLOGY
It includes topics such as human origin,
globalization, social change, and world
history.
It is the study of humankind in all times and
all places.
It is the study of humanity including our
prehistoric origins and contemporary
human diversity.
GOALS
ANTHROPOLOGY
Discover what all people have in common –
By studying commonalities (folklores,
traditions, language, etc.) in all humanity,
we could understand more about the
human’s nature.
Produce new knowledge and new theories
about humankind and human behavior –
This new knowledge is then applied in an
attempt to alleviate human challenges.
Discover what makes people different from
one another in order to understand and
preserve diversity – Anthropology attempts
to answer questions like, “What does it
mean to be a Filipino and a citizen of the
world?” It is not enough that
anthropologists find out the characteristics
that make Filipinos unique, it is also
important to emphasize the Filipino traits
that makes them “one” with the rest of the
world.
Look at one’s own culture more
objectively like an outsider – It aims to
make “the strange familiar and the
familiar strange.” Anthropology also
challenges individuals to evaluate and
criticize their own culture. This is
important so that people will be aware
of the faults in their own culture and
make necessary changes for its
betterment.
FIELDS
ANTHROPOLOGY
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF
SOCIOLOGY ENABLES US TO:
Obtain possible theories and principles about
society as well as various aspects of social life;
Critically study the nature of humanity, which
also leads to examining our roles within the
society;
Appreciate that all things (in society) are
interdependent with each other. An individual’s
personal history is connected to his/her
environment’s history, which is also tied into
the nation’s history;
Broaden our familiarity on sociological facts, which
are acquired through empirical process.
Incidentally, it makes us realize our prejudices on
various social issues; and
Expose our minds to the different perspectives on
attaining the truth. For instance, some theorists
(especially social philosophers) argue that the
truth is relative. This sociological viewpoint
diminishes the theory that there is an absolute
truth. Furthermore, the determination whether an
action/behavior is good or bad depends on one’s
social norms.
BRANCHES
SOCIOLOGY
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION