Unit 3: Being Human Flashcards
1
Q
What is it that makes us human and separates us from other living things?
A
Ability to reason, to choose (free will). Existence and consciousness of a soul.
2
Q
What is the definition of anthropology?
A
Science that studies the origin, development and customs of human beings.
3
Q
What methods do anthropologist use to study human beings?
A
Fossils, artifacts, behaviours, languages, culture, history.
4
Q
Is what makes us human solely determined by our DNA?
A
DNA cannot give insight into the human soul.
5
Q
What is the definition of humanity?
A
Qualities and characteristics considered as a whole to be typical of human beings.
