Anthropology * derived from the Greek words anthropus meaning “man”, “human” and logus, meaning

study * the study of mankind * the science that treats of the origin, development (physical, intellectual,
moral, etc.) and especially the cultural development, customs, beliefs, etc, of man. * the science of man
and his work (Herskovitz) * the scientific study of physical, social, and cultural development and behavior
of human beings since their appearance on earth. (Jacobs and Stem) * the study of humankind,
everywhere, throughout time, seeks to produce useful generalization about people and their behavior and
to arrive at the fullest possible understanding of human diversity…show more content…
* non-material – refers to what is symbolic or intangibles such as sentiments, folkways, mores, system of
beliefs and knowledge.
Folkways – traditional ways of doing things in a certain culture e.g. pamamanhikan
Mores – heavily sanctioned folkways for group survival and are accepted without question as they
embody moral views of the group e.g. the ulog of the igorot.
custom – a habitual practice, e.g. kissing the hands of the elders.
Beliefs – part of non-material culture, e.g. the belief of the enkantos

Characteristics of Culture * only human society possesses culture * human cultures vary considerably
although they resemble each other in some respect * culture tends to persist once learned and accepted *
culture changes gradually and continuously * culture exists in the minds of men who learned from
previous generations and who use it to guide their conduct with others. * there is a tendency to borrow
from other cultures * members of a culture may behave differently as in the case of those who belong to
sub-cultures * no person can escape entirely from his culture