Antropologist in Relation to Himself and Others. Some Ethical Problems in Doing Antropology Cover Image

Antropolog wobec innych i wobec siebie. Niektóre problemy etyczne uprawiania antropologii
Antropologist in Relation to Himself and Others. Some Ethical Problems in Doing Antropology

Author(s): Ewa Nowicka
Subject(s): Anthropology, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Methodology and research technology
Published by: Uniwersytet Łódzki - Wydział Ekonomiczno-Socjologiczny
Keywords: fieldwork; ethics in fieldwork; Maria Ossowska; researcher vs researches relation;

Summary/Abstract: The article concentrates on the analysis of the author’s field experience. It focuses on emotional and axiological dilemmas and complexities resulting from long-lasting cooperation with researched group. The effects of the process are on one side personal bonds between researcher and researches (sometimes deep friendship and affection), and on the other side his/her engagement in studied society problems. The author uses not only literature about anthropological reflection on ethical issues in fieldwork, but also implies Maria Ossowska’s works, furnishing rich inspirations.

  • Issue Year: XII/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 40-53
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish