Paliparan III Senior High

1. INTERSECTIONS OF
ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY
AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
DANILO F. MARIBAO
PALIPARAN III SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
DASMARINAS CITY, CAVITE

2. Early on it was emphasized that the capacity to
understand culture, society and politics in terms
of possessing the sociological imagination
necessitates understanding of related concepts.
Example:
→ dynamism of culture
→ society and politics
→ social → political → cultural change

3. Anthropology – deals with the scientific
study of humanity or those aspects that
make us human and the imprints of human
achievement

4. Sociology – the systematic and
scientific study of human social life.

5. Political Science – is a
science of politics and a
politics as a
governmental
determination of who
gets what, when and
how.

6. The intersections of anthropology, sociology and
political science would make sense to us as we
begin our quest for understanding ourselves better.
Our sociological imagination is formed only if we admit
that there is a need to see in another the way what most
people emphasize personality, character, heredity and
individual choice as they discuss human beings, we dot
not disagree on this.

7. →They are part of social science
First Intersection: The three are classified as
branches of the social sciences
Social Science →are a division of science that deal
with the functions and structure of human society,
as well as the interpersonal relationship of
individuals as members of society.

8. Second Intersection: Empirical proof as basis for truth.
At the very heart of these three is the need for rational proof and the
recognition that the basis of truth must be found in reason, in a careful
appraisal of ideas.
The Socratic Method of investigation is a continuous set of questions
posed to someone.
Socratic Irony – the method of inquiry
- which is playing dumb or fool in front of one who is self assured,
often forces the presumptuous to confront assumptions he made
without careful thought.

9. Empirical proof – a rational proof laid the
foundation for modern science, the idea of thinking
developed into a proof.
Example: Archimedes wanted to know he could measure
the volume of mass (such as a king’s crown).
Rational proof and empirical proof are ways to test
whether or not an idea is accurate.
Philosopher and mathematician rely heavily on rational
proof, while scientist rely on empirical proofs.

10. Third Intersection: Objectivity in Science
Science is not merely observation but careful observation
(Joel M. Charon)
Science as “Value-free) investigation. (Max Weber)
The scientist’s only commitment must be to scientific
investigation itself; the conclusions remain constantly
open to further investigation.

11. Charon explains further that to be objective means
literally to see the world as an “object” apart from our
selves. To separate it as much as possible from our
subjective perception.

12. Answer the following:
1. Define
a. Anthropology
b. Sociology
c. Political Science
d. Social Science
e. Socratic Irony
f. Rational proof
g. empirical proof
h. science

13. 2. What are the three intersections of anthropology,
sociology and political science? Explain
3. Why are human difficult to make generalizations
about?
4. Why is total objectivity impossible to achieve?

14. Interactive online activity:
1. Using Google search engine, enter “How to start a Cool
Discussion in OurHappySchool.com”
2. Read and strictly follow the (5) instruction under “Simple
Steps.” Post a topic for discussion that i related to Filipino
culture, society or politics (e.g. please comment on this
“Political dynasty is beneficial in the Philippines, Agree or
disagree? Why?)
3. Submit to your teacher the two outputs from this e-learning
activity (published comment thread and your brief essay).