Explanation and essence in 'The Rules of Sociological Method' and 'The Division of Labor in Society.' (Special Issue: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Emile Durkheim's The Rules of Sociological Method)

Article Abstract:

Sociologist Emile Durkheim tried to correct the misinterpretation of his existentialist model for explaining sociological phenomena contained in his earlier work 'The Division of Labor in Society,' through a succeeding book entitled 'The Rules of Sociological Method.' Durkheim's existentialist model seemed to assert the existence of cause and effect in society, particularly in the division of labor. In his latter book, Durkheim attempted to reduce the ambiguity of the model by clarifying key terms such as 'cause,''function' and 'social environment.'

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Division of labor

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The United States reception of Durkheim's 'The Rules of Sociological Method.' (Special Issue: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Emile Durkheim's The Rules of Sociological Method)

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Many sociologists in the US strongly criticized Emile Durkheim's book 'The Rules of Sociological Method,' when it was first introduced in the early 19th century. However, modern-day sociologists began to change their views about Durkheim's work, particularly on his analysis of suicide and his assertion that social facts have physical qualities. In the latter part of the 1960s, many US sociologists began to perceive Durkheim as the leading proponent of functionalist sociology.

Public opinion, Functionalism (Social sciences)

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