In the first edition of this text Durkheim outlined the core of his theory of morality and social rights which was to dominate his work until his untimely death in 1917. This second edition contains his theory of the state as a moral institution.

Preface by H.N. Kubali Preface to the Second Edition by Bryan S. Turner Introduction by Georges Davy 1. Professional Ethics, 2. Professional Ethics (continued), 3. Professional Ethics (End), 4. Civic Morals - Definition of the State, 5. Civic Morals (continued) - Relation of the State and the Individual, 6. Civic Morals (continued) - The state of the Individual - Patriotism, 7. Civic Morals (continued) - Form of the State - Democracy, 8. Civic Morals (continued) - Form of the State - Democracy 9. Form of the State - Democracy, 10. Duties in General, Independent of any Social Grouping - Homicide, 11. The Rule Prohibiting Attacks on Property, 12. The Right of Property, 13. The Right of Property (continued), 14. The Right of Property (continued), 15. The Right of Contract, 16. Morals of Contractual Relations (continued), 17. The Right of Contract (end), 18. Morals of Contractual Relations (end), Index