Title: Basic Concepts of Anthropology - Notes Read
Headings: Basic Concepts of Anthropology
Basic Concepts of Anthropology
Concepts of Anthropology:
Cultural Appearance
Sub-discipline of Anthropology.
The Purpose and Use of Anthropology
Enrichment

Content: Linguistic anthropology. Ernest Cassirer said that humans are the most proficient creators in using symbols so that humans are called Homo symbolicum because that is why humans can talk, speak and perform other movements which are also carried out by many other creatures similar to humans. The ethnology approach is ethnographic, referring more to his concern about cultures today, the source of his study is also centered on human behavior that can be witnessed directly, experienced, and discussed with supporters of the culture itself. Thus ethnology is actually similar to archeology, but the difference in ethnology is about the present that is experienced in present life, while archeology is about the classical past. Anthropology essentially documents the human condition of the past and present. The Purpose and Use of Anthropology
In their daily activities, humans always apply the science of anthropology in various patterns of behavior and social interactions to relate to one another, therefore the science of anthropology has the aim to be studied, as follows: Academic Purpose
Anthropology wants to reach an understanding of human beings, in general, by studying various physical forms, society and culture. Practical Purpose
Anthropology wants to know and study humans in various colors of society, ethnic groups in order to build the community itself. For example the shape of the skin, language style and so forth
The following are the uses of anthropology for humans in social life, among others, as follows: See clearly about humans, both as individuals and members of community groups.