Emile Durkheim
Emile Durkheim (pronounced: eh-MEEL dooR-kime) is a renowned French sociologist, social psychologist, and philosopher. He is best known for his classic sociological study on suicide, a study that was groundbreaking in its analysis of the effects of social factors on individual behavior.
Etymology
The name "Emile Durkheim" is of French origin. "Emile" is a common French given name, while "Durkheim" is a surname of German origin, likely derived from the name of a town in Germany.
Related Terms
- Sociology: The study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture.
- Social Psychology: The scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.
- Philosophy: The study of fundamental questions about existence, reality, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and ethics.
- Suicide: The act of intentionally causing one's own death.
- Social Factors: Elements that affect individuals and communities, such as health, education, and quality of life.
Work
Durkheim's work focused on how societies could maintain their integrity and coherence in the modern era, when things such as shared religious and ethnic background could no longer be assumed. To answer this, Durkheim set out to study what he called 'social facts', which he defined as the norms, values, and structures of society.
Legacy
Durkheim's work has left a lasting impact on disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, criminology, cultural studies, and others. His concept of social facts has been integral in understanding how societies function and change over time.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emile Durkheim
- Wikipedia's article - Emile Durkheim
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