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A szociológia módszere

By Émile Durkheim
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The work argues that social phenomena must be treated as things: they exist independently of individual consciousness, exert external coercive force, and can be studied objectively. It sets out methodological rules for identifying, measuring, and explaining social facts, distinguishes these collective realities from individual psychology, and advocates empirical tools including observation, comparison, and statistics. Illustrative discussions of division of labor, suicide, and religious life show how collective structures, norms, and symbols generate regular patterns of behavior requiring scientific analysis.

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Émile Durkheim

Émile Durkheim was a pioneering French sociologist, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of modern sociology. His work focused on the study of social phenomena and the role of society in shaping individual behavior. Durkheim is best known for his influential book "The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life," where he explores the social functions of religion. He also made significant contributions to the understanding of suicide in his work "Le Suicide: Etude de Sociologie," which examines the social factors influencing this act. Through his rigorous methodological approach, Durkheim established sociology as a distinct academic discipline, emphasizing the importance of social facts in understanding human behavior.

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