Hi Michael, thanks for your question. In these presentations, I try to explain what I think the majority opinion among socio-cultural anthropologists is, whether or not I agree with it. So I don't address what socio-cultural anthropology could or should be. Psychological anthropology had its heyday in the 1930s &40s. Philosophical anthropology still has dedicated journals but I don't think many departments still teach units/courses in it. I don't think quantum anthropology has many 'takers'; I have heard of a book by that title, but I haven't heard of dedicated journals, uni courses, or even conference panels.
@@michaelwright8896 I don't study psychology so I can't comment. But maybe think of it this way. In the 1930s-1950s Big Band Jazz and psychological anthropology was popular. I still love it. In 2020, you can still find people who perform it. But from the 1950s musicians and anthropologists moved on to different styles (whether for the better or worse).
Great video, learned a lot! Just a quick question, do you think the transition between studying different disciplines such as sociology and psychology, to study social anthropology would be easy?
I found moving to anthropology a bit like trying to learn piano after I'd learned cello and guitar. I had a solid base, but there were many specific skills I needed to learn.
Relativism is interesting. Can we really withhold judgement or are we only suppressing our own subjectivity? By fooling ourselves into thinking we're actually suspending any kind of judgement, are we potentially objectifying or othering our participants? What if we didn't "suspend" moral judgement, but instead acknowledge it and use these reactions to guide our inquiry? Are we really participating & co-creating with our participants if we are keeping an emotional distance?
Great questions worth debating through. There are a lot of good readings on this issue out there. Just search "relativism anthropology" on Google Scholar "
Great video, learned a lot! Just a quick question, do you think the transition between studying different disciplines such as sociology and psychology, to study social anthropology would be easy?
very good, thanks a lot!
thank you, N
Truly brilliant you are a very good teacher and you have excellent control over language
Thanks Ramesh; it's very kind of you to say so.
Really useful, thanks.
thank you Jayarava
Isn't psychological anthropology, philosophical anthropology, and quantum anthropology also are sub disciplines?
Hi Michael, thanks for your question. In these presentations, I try to explain what I think the majority opinion among socio-cultural anthropologists is, whether or not I agree with it. So I don't address what socio-cultural anthropology could or should be. Psychological anthropology had its heyday in the 1930s &40s. Philosophical anthropology still has dedicated journals but I don't think many departments still teach units/courses in it. I don't think quantum anthropology has many 'takers'; I have heard of a book by that title, but I haven't heard of dedicated journals, uni courses, or even conference panels.
@@NicholasHerriman Why is psychological anthropology not relevant? It seems to be a superior version of cross-cultural psychology.
@@michaelwright8896 I don't study psychology so I can't comment. But maybe think of it this way. In the 1930s-1950s Big Band Jazz and psychological anthropology was popular. I still love it. In 2020, you can still find people who perform it. But from the 1950s musicians and anthropologists moved on to different styles (whether for the better or worse).
Thank you!
You are welcome.
Great video, learned a lot! Just a quick question, do you think the transition between studying different disciplines such as sociology and psychology, to study social anthropology would be easy?
I found moving to anthropology a bit like trying to learn piano after I'd learned cello and guitar. I had a solid base, but there were many specific skills I needed to learn.
Relativism is interesting. Can we really withhold judgement or are we only suppressing our own subjectivity? By fooling ourselves into thinking we're actually suspending any kind of judgement, are we potentially objectifying or othering our participants? What if we didn't "suspend" moral judgement, but instead acknowledge it and use these reactions to guide our inquiry? Are we really participating & co-creating with our participants if we are keeping an emotional distance?
Great questions worth debating through. There are a lot of good readings on this issue out there. Just search "relativism anthropology" on Google Scholar "
My favorite study is the study in ancient human society based on marriage, age, and gender role
Thank you so much sir .i am from nepal i am BA 1st years of anthropology students .please give the main point of anthropology concepts.
Thanks for you questions. I think the main point is understanding cultural and social aspects of what it is to be human.
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Great video, learned a lot! Just a quick question, do you think the transition between studying different disciplines such as sociology and psychology, to study social anthropology would be easy?
Its not about easy, its about your interest