What is one of the most fundamental key assumptions that anthropologists share?
A. There are no universals, so cross-cultural research is bound to fail.
B. A degree in philosophy is the best way to produce good ethnography.
C. We can draw conclusions about human nature by studying a single society.
D. Anthropologists cannot agree on what anthropology is, much less share key assumptions.
E. A comparative, cross-cultural approach is essential to study the human condition.
Answer: E
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