Birthdate: July 26, 1855
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Oldenswort, Germany
Died: April 9, 1936
Ferdinand Tönnies was a renowned German sociologist, economist, and philosopher celebrated for his influential contributions to sociological theory. He is most recognized for introducing the differentiation between Gemeinschaft (community) and Gesellschaft (society). Tönnies played a key role in establishing the German Society for Sociology alongside Max Weber and Georg Simmel, serving as its president for an extended period. With a vast body of work exceeding 900 publications encompassing various facets of sociology and philosophy, Tönnies, together with Weber and Simmel, is regarded as a pivotal figure in the development of classical German sociology.
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