Emile Durkheim

Suicide is driven by modern society. There are four types: Egoistic, Anomic, Altruistic, & Fatalistic. #soc308 #socialtheory #piosoc

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But the current divide between society regarding wealth, health care, education, housing, and overall well-being is unfathomable. #soc308 #socialtheory 10/10

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

It is incredibly disappointing to see the current state of society. I believed as society became more modernized, there would be less rigid class systems. I believed social democratization would be a key aspect of this process.

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

One of my purposes regarding sociology is to provide evidence that sociology is legitimate science. I want to contribute to the advancement of human welfare. #soc308 #socialtheory 9/10

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

During my research on suicide, I concluded that social conditions cause one to commit suicide. I distinguished three types of social and cultural conditions that cause individuals to commit suicide. These include egoistic, altruistic, and anomic. #soc308 #socialtheory 8/10

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

What are all the factors that play into this decision? #soc308 #socialtheory 7/10

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

I took a deep interest in societies and individualism. Although, I began to shift my focus when I wanted to prove Sociology is legitimate science. I began to look at suicide. How could someone choose to end their life? Is it more than the psychology of the person?

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

I am known for many concepts, but I am best known as the founder of statistical sociology. This is due to my studies on suicide. I keyed three types of suicide (egoistic, altruism, & anomic) and the social patterns that occur with them. #soc308 #socialtheory 6/10

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I believe society is united based on the collective conscience. #soc308 #socialtheory 5/10

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

Someone who was of great influence to me was Auguste Comb. Although, I am critical of his idea on the law of three stages. Comte’s successor Herbert Spencer made a good argument about the model of societies, but he is wrong to think society is like an organism.

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

While suicide revolves around individuals, I determined themes across different cultures. #soc308 #socialtheory 4/10

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

My theories are associated with structural-functionalism, mainly due to the focus on society as a whole, not just the individual and their actions. This is why my study of suicide is a macro-level approach.

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

In this book, I key three types of suicide (egoistic, altruism, and anomic) and explain their origins and impact on individuals. #soc308 #socialtheory 3/10

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

One of my many publicans is Le Suicide: Etude de sociologie (Suicide: The study of sociology) in 1897. This was one of the first writings that used a scientific method to evaluate society. My book provides evidence to support the idea that society makes the individual.

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religion. Although, I urge individuals to leave God out of the definition of religion. #soc308 #socialtheory 2/10

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

I come from a long line of French rabbis, in fact, I was in school to become one before I changed education paths. Despite my religious origin, I consider myself an atheist. This has influenced my teachings. I believe society is a collective consciousness that is influenced by

[Emile Durkheim @daddiofsoc]

I am considered the “father of sociology” due to establishing sociology as a science and bringing it to academia in 1913. I was the first Professor of Sociology, I taught at the University of Paris. #soc308 #socialtheory 1/10