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Anthropology

Anthropology

1. The science of the structure and functions of the human body.

2. (Science: study) The science of man; sometimes used in a limited sense to mean the study of man as an object of natural history, or as an animal.

3. That manner of expression by which the inspired writers attribute human parts and passions to god.

Origin: gr. Man.


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Re: Brain size=IQ level theory (Blacks vs Whites & Asians)

I was an anthropology/primate physiology major for awhile,before I ended up switching majors, as hiding out in the jungle with apes (my dream) did not generally pay well ;-) I want to be able to be honest here, even in the face ...

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by JGoodall
Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:53 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Brain size=IQ level theory (Blacks vs Whites & Asians)
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Re: Natural selection ends in absurdity or nonsense

... value laden concepts- and you call NS a science all you do is twik things when they dont fit your preconceived ideas-and you call NS a science in anthropology that is called "secondary elaborations" Ad Hominem - Bye.

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by Rap
Mon Jul 16, 2012 2:38 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection ends in absurdity or nonsense
Replies: 26
Views: 9999

Re: Natural selection ends in absurdity or nonsense

... value laden concepts- and you call NS a science all you do is twik things when they dont fit your preconceived ideas-and you call NS a science in anthropology that is called "secondary elaborations" Now the notion of harmful traits/genes ends in nonsense as harmful is a subjective value ...

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by jumma
Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:05 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection ends in absurdity or nonsense
Replies: 26
Views: 9999

Evidence Of Evolution

... be of limited scientiifc value - it addresses a relatively brief period and consists of hearsay withput scientific precision or control. Think anthropology speaks more to the point offered for "history of man". Of the options offered, fossil record would be the most obvious.

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by JorgeLobo
Mon May 14, 2012 11:55 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Evidence Of Evolution
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Am I the Next Step in Human Evolution?

... college in the spring, so at least that is a good thing. As for myself, I am a lot of things, as stated in my sig. I enjoy science. I also enjoy anthropology. Intelligence is something I do not lack, but while great for my work and etc, what relevance does it have to being a new step in evolution? ...

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by ChesneMD
Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:13 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Am I the Next Step in Human Evolution?
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