CUBELO, MARK RENAN

FCL: A HELPER/STEWARD OF GOD

Does Philosophy, Anthropology and Theology agree on the crisis of the world? Expand.
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With regard to the question, I feel that Philosophy, Anthropology, and Theology are in agreement
regarding the crisis that is currently occurring in the world since they are acknowledging it.
According to Professor Thomas Hylland Eriksen, "The bad news is that anthropology will never
solve the global situation," but "the good news is that nobody will," because our knowledge is a
key component of the jigsaw puzzle.
Interdisciplinarity is necessary, anthropologists should widen the scope of their study and make
their findings more widely available, and anthropologists should make use of one of their
amazing skills—mediating across boundaries—to connect with the world and its crucial
challenges in a more effective manner. These are just a few of the ways in which an
anthropologist can be of assistance.
How exactly can anthropologists make the greatest possible contribution? At the conference,
participants methodically investigated the benefits and limitations of various anthropological and
ethnographic research approaches in order to develop effective strategies.
The trade of social and cultural anthropology is founded on a toolbox that is shared by
individuals who are trained in the discipline. This is true despite the fact that there are numerous
theoretical schools and unique interests, both locally and philosophically. Although anthropology
does not make the claim that it can solve all of humanity's problems, it does equip its
practitioners with the knowledge and skills that enable them to tackle challenging problems in
ways that are both very competent and very meaningful.
Theological interpretations pertaining to disasters are commonly included in English metaphors.
We speak of biblical floods, apocalyptic global tragedies, and "acts of God," which are terms
used by insurance companies to allude to natural disasters that humans did not cause or could
not have reasonably prevented. In the context of property insurance, an act of God could be
defined as a lightning strike that causes a house to catch fire or a tsunami that causes flooding
in a city that has never been hit by a flood before. Since it is presumed that no one is to blame
besides God (who cannot be easily sued), the insurance provider will almost certainly be
required to make good on their obligation to pay out.
It's possible that philosophers and those who support them still have a part to play, even if it's a
supporting one. For one reason, moral and political philosophy can assist us define the reasons
why governance is ineffectual, altruistic, or even-handed. Philosophical doctors cannot provide
cures." Philosophy functions most effectively when it is in a relationship with evidence and the
real world that is mutually advantageous to all parties involved, despite the fact that the latter is
frequently too embarrassed to be spoken without the use of scare quotes. It's possible that a
healthy dosage of philosophy among our teams of medical professionals, scientists, and
government employees could shield us from making rash choices in politics, healthcare, and our
personal lives. Here is one possible answer, and it's quite possible that this is the single most
important thing we can learn from philosophy right now." Regardless of what our government
tells us or chooses not to tell us, it is each person's personal responsibility to act morally and
responsibly in all situations.