This book proposes a new representation of Emile Durkheim, as the philosopher and moralist who wanted to renovate rationalism, challenge positivism, reform sociology, and extend Schopenhauer's philosophy to the new domain of sociology. Above all, it highlights Durkheim's vision of sociology as the 'science of morality' that would eventually replace moralities based on religion.
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Proposes a representation of Durkheim, as the philosopher and moralist who wanted to renovate rationalism, challenge positivism, reform sociology, and extend Schopenhauer's philosophy to the new domain of sociology. Essentially it focuses on his vision of sociology as the "science of morality".
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Much has been written about sociology's intellectual crisis, but few promising solutions have been offered. Mestrovic nominates Durkheim as the perfect 'totem' to achieve a contemporary reconciliation of the conceptual gap characterizing modern sociology. . . . For the serious Durkheim scholar, this work is a treasure trove.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780847678679
Publisert
1994-05-10
Utgiver
Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield
Vekt
272 gr
Høyde
224 mm
Bredde
153 mm
Dybde
13 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
180

Biographical note

Stjepan G. Mestrovic is Professor at Texas A&M University and author of Durkheim and Postmodern Culture.