Anthropology as a Science

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What is the primary focus of anthropology as a science?

To examine the extratheoretical factors that influence human behavior

What is the main objective of anthropology according to Lévy-Strauss?

To seek a comprehensive and global understanding of human nature and society

What is the relationship between knowledge and human existence according to anthropology?

Knowledge is influenced by human existence and social life

What is the primary method used by anthropologists to study human societies?

Observing and taking notes on human behavior

What is the scope of anthropology in terms of its geographical and historical coverage?

It covers a wide range of societies and cultures from all regions and historical periods

How does anthropology approach the study of human societies?

By analyzing the collective behavior of groups and societies

What is the primary goal of anthropology?

To explain both the differences and similarities between human groups

What is referred to as the 'other cultural' in anthropology?

All societies that are not European

What was the primary focus of anthropologists before the 1960s?

Understanding non-European societies

According to Lischetti, what is the first division of sociocultural reality?

Between superior and inferior societies

What was the primary methodology used in anthropology during the 1960s?

Inductive approach

What is the current understanding of methodology in anthropology?

Different methodologies are used for different studies

Discover the characteristics of anthropology as a science, including its study of extratheoretical factors and its connection to our social existence. Learn how anthropological theories are shaped by collective purposes and interests. Explore the definition of anthropology according to Lévy-Strauss.

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