Human science facts for kids
Human science is a special area of science that studies humans. It looks at what makes us different from animals, but also how we are similar to them. Since our bodies are like animal bodies, human science is connected to biology, which is the study of life.
However, humans do many unique things. We use words, measure things, and use numbers. We also understand time and have memory. Humans also have habits like trade, which is why economics (the study of how people make a living) and psychology (the study of the mind) are part of human science.
One important part of human science is anthropology. This field specifically studies the differences between humans and our closest relatives, like Great Apes.
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What is Human Science?
Human science explores many aspects of being human. It helps us understand how we think, behave, and interact with each other. It also looks at our history and how societies have developed.
Social Science: Another Name
Sometimes, human science is called Social Science. This is because a big part of understanding humans is looking at how we connect and live together in society. Fields like ethics (the study of right and wrong) and economics are key parts of social science.
Humans in Other Sciences
Even sciences like medicine study humans, but often as objects. For example, doctors study the human body to treat illnesses. Hard sciences like chemistry also involve humans, but here, humans are the ones doing the observing and experiments. This is studied in the philosophy of science.
How Human Science Differs
Many sciences have different names depending on whether they study humans or not.
- Economics studies how humans make a living.
- Ecology studies how non-humans make a living.
- Medicine focuses on human health.
- Veterinary medicine uses similar techniques but for other animals.
When dealing with humans, ethics often plays a bigger role than economics. This means we consider what is right and fair more often.
Key Areas of Human Science
Human science includes many specific fields. These help us understand different parts of human life.
- Anthropology: Studies human societies, cultures, and development.
- Ethics: Explores moral principles and what is right or wrong.
- Economics: Focuses on how people produce, distribute, and consume goods and services.
- Psychology: Studies the human mind and behavior.
- Sociology: Examines how societies work and how people interact within groups.
- Linguistics: Studies language and how humans use it.
There is also a discussion about whether mathematics is something unique to humans or if it's a universal idea. You can learn more about this in the philosophy of mathematics.
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