Monthly Archives: August 2022

Albert Schweitzer & Medical Anthropology

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Douglas J. Anderson

Who was Albert Schweitzer? Philosopher, Theologian, Musician, Medical Doctor, winner of the Nobel Prize. But why do we include him here under medical anthropology? Because at the age of thirty-three, after having obtained his medical degree with specialties in tropical … Continue reading →

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Did Neanderthals Make Art?

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Douglas J. Anderson

I just read an opinion piece that appeared in an online publication Sapiens about Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis, Homo sapiens neanderthalensis) and whether they made art. I wanted to check out this article because I remember doing some research on Neanderthals … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis’ Atonement in Canada: The Truth Behind the Mea Culpa

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Douglas J. Anderson

I just read this article in the Hungarian Conservative about Canada’s policy of forced assimilation of Indigenous children enacted in 1857 by the Gradual Civilization Act. Written by Mario Alexis Portella who has an impressive set of academic credentials, it highlights problems … Continue reading →

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