Science, Reason, and Anthropology: A Guide to Critical

Science, Reason, and Anthropology: A Guide to Critical Thinking
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For courses on anthropological theory, history, and methods... Science, Reason, and Anthropology explores the philosophical foundations of anthropology and identifies the fundamental principles of rational inquiry upon which all sound anthropological knowledge is based. As a field guide to critical thinking, with examples throughout, it is devoted to a thorough explication and analysis of the nature of reason and the practice of anthropological inquiry. Chapter one reviews the historical context of the contemporary debate between scientific and humanistic perspectives in anthropology, highlighting essential differences between the two approaches. Chapter two examines the nature of knowledge and explains the essential elements of epistemological analysis. Chapter three describes the basic features of the scientific method; it defines science as an objective, logical, and systematic approach to propositional knowledge, and explains each feature in detail. Chapter four applies the fundamental principles of critical thinking to an analysis of contemporary anthropological theory. Chapter five suggests a reconciliation between the scientific and humanistic approaches, arguing that the essential elements of sound reasoning are common to both perspectives. Science, Reason, and Anthropology argues forcefully for the preeminent value of the scientific approach in anthropology, but it does so while recognizing the inherent worth and innate appeal of the humanistic perspective. Even those who are not predisposed to share the author's conclusions will appreciate the clear and forthright manner with which he presents his arguments.
Country USA
Brand Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer Rowman & Littlefield
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0847685934_used
ReleaseDate 1997-11-13
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780847685936

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0847685934_used
ReleaseDate	1997-11-13
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780847685936

Science, Reason, and Anthropology: A Guide to Critical Thinking

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