An all-embracing science
The anthropological conception of Paolo Mantegazza
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3126806 |
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| Authors | Fabio Scalese (0000-0001-6487-7838, Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociología Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca Madrid Spain, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | e22309-e22309 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-5061 • E-ISSN: 1520-6696 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/jhbs.22309 |
| PMID | 38652566 |
| OpenAlex | W4395031836 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 9 |
This paper deals with the anthropological conception of the first modern Italian anthropologist, Paolo Mantegazza (1831-1910). We will begin by contextualizing the status of anthropology in Italy during the second half of the 19th century. Subsequently, we will delve into some of the inspirations that led the Italians to have such a multifaceted conception of the discipline. Next, we will outline the content of this approach and clarify the meaning of "omnicomprehensive science." From there, we will come to understand the reason for the variety of interests of the anthropologist, who aimed to study the human being in all aspects of life. We will then mention the moral objective present in his professional journey: through an understanding of the complexity of human life, the anthropologist wanted to contribute to the progress and well-being of society; in other words, to "living well
Environmental ethics · Sociology · Anthropology · History of Science and Medicine · Philosophy
| Highly cited | No |
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