What Is Philosophy? The word “philosophy” derives from ancient Greek, in which the philosopher is a lover or pursuer (philia) of wisdom (sophia). The earliest Greek philosophers were not known as philosophers; they were simply known as sages. The sage…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this section, you will be able to: Contemporary academic philosophy bears minimal resemblance to the classical traditions we have discussed in the previous sections. Philosophers today, like other academics, focus on specific areas of…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this section, you will be able to: Socrates is a foundational figure for Western philosophy. Even though he did not write any works himself, his life and thought are captured by three different, contemporary sources…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this section, you will be able to: We have seen some examples of how philosophy emerged in antiquity, its relationship to natural philosophy and modern science, and one goal of philosophy, specifically—to provide a…
LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this section, you will be able to: It is difficult to define philosophy. In fact, to do so is itself a philosophical activity, since philosophers are attempting to gain the broadest and most fundamental…
Figure 1.1 Philosophy begins with dialogue—with friends, with yourself, with other philosophers, and with the past. (credit: “Conversations Time moves slowly when talking with old friends” by Sagar/Flickr, CC BY 2.0) Chapter Outline 1.1 What Is Philosophy? 1.2 How Do Philosophers Arrive at Truth?…
Earning a degree in anthropology can be a great choice for those who are passionate about researching and understanding human origins, interactions and cultures. Although many anthropology jobs are in academia, research and museum curation, anthropology graduates can have career…
Undergraduate students in anthropology take a combination of general study courses and courses specific to their major. Depending on their program requirements, anthropology students can either choose a focus in one of the four subfields of the subject or they…
A typical bachelor’s degree program takes four years to complete. However, some students may finish their degree in as little as three years or they may take longer if they enroll on a part-time basis. Master’s degrees in anthropology usually…
While Indeed doesn’t provide information regarding the national average salary, the national average salary for an archeologist is $63,248 per year, although earnings can vary depending on an individual’s specialization and career path. For example, individuals may earn more if they…