Author
Émile Durkheim
1858-1917
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Books by Émile Durkheim
The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life
"The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life" by Émile Durkheim is a book published in 1912 that analyzes religion as a social phenomenon. Durkheim argues that religious beliefs emerge from communal living and emotional bonds within society. Through studying totemic societies in Australia, he proposes that sacred symbols actually represent society itself. Durkheim identifies the concept of the sacred as the unifying element across all religions, defining religion as a system of beliefs and practices that unite communities around things set apart as forbidden.
Éducation et sociologie
"Éducation et sociologie" by Émile Durkheim is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the integral relationship between education and sociology, emphasizing the social nature of education and its role in shaping individuals within society. Durkheim argues that education functions as a critical mechanism through which societies instill shared ideals and moral values in younger generations. The beginning of the work introduces Durkheim's views on education as a social phenomenon, stating that education is an essential action exercised by adults upon the younger, and it aims to cultivate specific physical, intellectual, and moral traits that the society requires. He critiques past definitions of education, advocating for a sociological perspective that recognizes the influence of societal structures and values. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how education varies across different social contexts while underlining its socialization role in preparing individuals for communal life.
Le Suicide: Etude de Sociologie
"Le Suicide: Etude de Sociologie" by Émile Durkheim is a sociological study published in 1897. This groundbreaking work examines suicide not as an individual act but as a social phenomenon shaped by collective forces. Durkheim identifies four types of suicide based on social integration and moral regulation, revealing how factors like religion, marital status, and economic upheaval influence suicide rates across different societies. His findings challenge conventional understanding by demonstrating that even the most personal decision reflects broader social currents.
A szociológia módszere
"A szociológia módszere" by Émile Durkheim is a foundational text published in 1895. Durkheim establishes sociology as a legitimate science by defining its unique subject: social facts. He argues that sociology must study these external, coercive forces—like law, language, and morality—with the same rigorous scientific method used in natural sciences. This manifesto distinguishes sociology from philosophy and psychology, insisting that social phenomena be examined objectively, without prejudice, as things existing independently of individual consciousness.