APY 2601
Learning unit 4:ANTHROPOLOGICAL
APPROACHES
, KEY TERMS:
Positivism/Modernism: a philosophical approach that emphasizes
the use of scientific methods to study and understand the world,
often focusing on objective, measurable data and rejecting
traditional values and beliefs.
Post-modernism: a philosophical and cultural movement that
emerged in the late 20th century as a reaction to modernism. It
emphasizes the subjective experience and challenges the idea of
objective truth and grand narratives, emphasizing instead the
importance of individual perspectives and the deconstruction of
cultural norms and values.
Decoloniality: a critical perspective that seeks to challenge
and dismantle the ongoing legacy of colonialism and its effects
on cultures, societies, and individuals. It emphasizes the need
for decolonization in all aspects of life, including language,
culture, politics, and economics.
Learning unit 4:ANTHROPOLOGICAL
APPROACHES
, KEY TERMS:
Positivism/Modernism: a philosophical approach that emphasizes
the use of scientific methods to study and understand the world,
often focusing on objective, measurable data and rejecting
traditional values and beliefs.
Post-modernism: a philosophical and cultural movement that
emerged in the late 20th century as a reaction to modernism. It
emphasizes the subjective experience and challenges the idea of
objective truth and grand narratives, emphasizing instead the
importance of individual perspectives and the deconstruction of
cultural norms and values.
Decoloniality: a critical perspective that seeks to challenge
and dismantle the ongoing legacy of colonialism and its effects
on cultures, societies, and individuals. It emphasizes the need
for decolonization in all aspects of life, including language,
culture, politics, and economics.
