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