Difference between revisions of "Anthropomorphism"

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*National Personifications (Marianne for France, Uncle Sam for the United States)
*National Personifications (Marianne for France, Uncle Sam for the United States)
*[[Android]]s and Gynoids
*[[Android]]s and Gynoids
*Various depictions of animals in fiction have degrees of anthropomorphization, from thinking in a human manner, to speaking, to having more human traits (bipedalism, hands, etc).
*Gods
*Gods

Revision as of 19:06, 9 April 2012

Anthropomorphism is a term that refers to giving human or humanoid characteristics to non-human things, either in a metaphorical or literal sense. This trait largely refers to the fact that humans are hardwired to interact and seek interaction with other humans.

Examples of Anthropomorphism

  • National Personifications (Marianne for France, Uncle Sam for the United States)
  • Androids and Gynoids
  • Various depictions of animals in fiction have degrees of anthropomorphization, from thinking in a human manner, to speaking, to having more human traits (bipedalism, hands, etc).
  • Gods