TLS Articles Flashcards
What contrasting views does the extract present about Kroeber’s legacy in anthropology?
The extract presents two conflicting perspectives on Kroeber’s legacy:
1. A positive view highlighting his contributions: “Kroeber and his collaborators produced resources of ‘incalculable value’ that are ‘in continual use by Native communities and others today’.”
2. A negative view from recent critics: “The anonymous authors of the proposal excoriated Kroeber as ‘racist’ and ‘astonishingly detached from ethical standards’.”
This contrast illustrates the complexity of reassessing historical figures in light of changing social attitudes.
How did Fulbrook describe the evolution of complicity / being a ‘bystander’ during the Nazi regime?
(X shifts into y leading to z)
Fulbrook presents complicity as a gradual process, stating: “Conformity with the Nazi regime could, over time, shift into complicity with racism.” This suggests that initial conformity with the regime could eventually lead to more active participation in racist policies and actions. The extract also notes that complicity is a “thorny issue,” - where should the line be drawn?
