En quoi se distingue l’anthropologie comme métier de l’anthropologie pratiquée comme une science ?
What does this mean?
How does anthropology taught as a subject differ from anthropology practiced as a science.
Bien fait, E.G. Le mot "métier" peut être aussi "trade/craft"
Sra (aka Mme)
Merci, Mme.
This question is asking about the distinction between anthropology as a profession and anthropology as a science.
To understand the distinction, we can break down the question into two parts:
1. Anthropology as a profession: This refers to anthropology as a field of work or occupation. Anthropologists who work in this capacity may have different roles such as cultural consultants, museum curators, forensic anthropologists, or applied anthropologists who work in development projects or policy-making. In this sense, anthropology is practiced as a job or career, utilizing anthropological knowledge and skills to address practical problems or provide specialized services.
2. Anthropology as a science: This refers to the academic discipline of studying humans, cultures, societies, and human behavior from a scientific perspective. Anthropology as a science involves conducting research, using systematic methods, collecting and analyzing data, and developing theories and explanations based on empirical evidence. It focuses on understanding the human experience, cultural diversity, social structures, historical processes, and patterns of behavior.
The distinction lies in the application and purpose of anthropology. While both the profession and science of anthropology draw on similar foundational knowledge and methods, the former emphasizes practical uses and real-world applications, while the latter primarily emphasizes the pursuit of knowledge, theoretical frameworks, and advancing our understanding of human societies and cultures.
Overall, the main difference lies in the primary focus of anthropology as a profession on practical application and its use in solving real-world problems, while anthropology as a science focuses on generating knowledge, theories, and a deeper understanding of human beings and societies.