Question

Etymological Origin and Meaning of Anthropology

Answer 1

AN ETYMOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology is thought to be “the science of the nature of man”1 and etymology is considered as “an account of the formation and radical signification of a word”2. In an etymological anthropology then the nature of man is sought out through such an account. And a good way to start such a seeking is with the word ‘anthropology’ itself

MEANING OF ANTHROPOLOGY

the science that deals with the origins, physical and culturaldevelopment, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefsof humankind.