What's the difference of the following?

Zero02 · 10-12-2012

Anthropology and Philanthropy. What's the difference? As from what I know, they both a philosophical study on humanity. Yet if the field is the same, what makes it different? Aside from that, which should be best to study for?

Cat612 · 10-12-2012

I'm pretty sure philanthropy is just a love of humanity, while anthropology is the actual study.

Rexx · 10-12-2012

Let me google that for you
That wasn't so hard now was it?

RedBoy786* · 10-12-2012

Posted by Rexx

Let me google that for you
That wasn't so hard now was it?

Lmfao! +rep

Talon · 10-12-2012

You've never seen LMGTFY before?

Zero02 · 10-12-2012

Posted by Rexx

Let me google that for you
That wasn't so hard now was it?

I was trying to also make a conversation if you can't see that.

Blueh · 10-12-2012

Anthropology - Noun

1.
the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
2.
the study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals.
3.
the science of humans and their works.
4.
Also called philosophical anthropology. *the study of the nature and essence of humankind.

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Philanthropy - Noun

1.
altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by generosity to other socially useful purposes.
2.
the activity of donating to such persons or purposes in this way: to devote one's later years to philanthropy.
3.
a particular act, form, or instance of this activity: The art museum was their favorite philanthropy.
4.
a philanthropic organization.

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Zero02 Summoner and Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Everywhere to hunt and recruit demons Posts: 1,510	What's the difference of the following? Anthropology and Philanthropy. What's the difference? As from what I know, they both a philosophical study on humanity. Yet if the field is the same, what makes it different? Aside from that, which should be best to study for?

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Cat612 Scientist Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,491	I'm pretty sure philanthropy is just a love of humanity, while anthropology is the actual study.

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Rexx User Registered Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,626	Let me google that for you That wasn't so hard now was it?

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Blueh The Orator Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Yes Posts: 3,307	Anthropology - Noun 1. the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind. 2. the study of human beings' similarity to and divergence from other animals. 3. the science of humans and their works. 4. Also called philosophical anthropology. *the study of the nature and essence of humankind. --- Philanthropy - Noun 1. altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment of institutions of learning and hospitals, and by generosity to other socially useful purposes. 2. the activity of donating to such persons or purposes in this way: to devote one's later years to philanthropy. 3. a particular act, form, or instance of this activity: The art museum was their favorite philanthropy. 4. a philanthropic organization. Dictionaries are here for a purpose.