Listed In: Sociologists
Birthdate: April 15, 1858
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Épinal, France
Died: November 15, 1917
Émile Durkheim, a French sociologist, is renowned for founding the academic discipline of sociology and is recognized as a key figure in modern social science, alongside Karl Marx and Max Weber. His research delved into societal integrity and coherence in the face of changing social and religious structures in modern times. Durkheim led the way in applying scientific methods to the study of society, employing tools like statistics and historical analysis. Notable works by Durkheim include “The Division of Labour in Society,” “The Rules of Sociological Method,” and “The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life.” He advocated for sociology as a legitimate science, emphasizing the study of structural social facts and promoting epistemological realism. Durkheim’s concepts, such as “collective consciousness,” continue to influence the field of sociology significantly.
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