Anthropology is a science, yet it has been suggested that anthropology is among the most humanistic of all academic fields. This is because
A. its main object of study is humans.
B. of its fundamental respect for human diversity.
C. its findings are best expressed with the tools of the humanities.
D. the field, particularly in the United States, traces its origins to philosophy and literature.
E. it puts so much emphasis on the study of culture that cannot be studied scientifically.
Answer: B
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