Emergence of the Social Sciences

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the emergence of social sciences, covering key definitions and concepts.

Social Sciences

The study of society and the relationships among individuals within a community.

Natural Science

A major branch of science focusing on natural phenomena, based on observational and empirical evidence.

Humanities

The study of how human experiences are processed and documented, encompassing fields like philosophy, literature, and history.

Microeconomics

The branch of economics that studies individual factors and the effects of individual decisions.

Macroeconomics

The branch of economics that studies large-scale economic factors such as interest rates and national productivity.

Cultural Anthropology

The branch of anthropology that studies human societies, cultures, and their development.

Physical Anthropology

The study of the evolution of the human species and the causes of human diversity.

Geography

The study of the lands and features of the earth, including systematic and regional geography.

Political Science

The study of governance systems, political activities, thoughts, and behavior.

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, encompassing various schools of thought.

Demography

The study of human populations and dynamics, including population size, composition, and distribution.

Differences between Social Science and Natural Science

Social sciences arose later and deal with human subjects, while natural sciences focus on physical objects and have controlled methods.

Commonalities between Humanities and Social Sciences

Both fields focus on human aspects such as law, politics, and economics.

Functions of Humanities

To appreciate the meaning and purpose of human experience and to explore big questions.

Functions of Social Sciences

To analyze, explain, and predict, generating new factual knowledge.