"Reality seems valueless by comparison with the dreams of fevered imaginations; reality is therefore abandoned."
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Quotes by Emile Durkheim
Émile Durkheim (1858-1917) was a pioneering French sociologist whose work laid the foundation for modern sociology as a distinct academic discipline. Born in a Jewish family in Épinal, France, he dedicated his career to understanding the fabric of society and the role of social institutions in shaping human behavior. Durkheim's landmark studies, including "The Division of Labor in Society" and "Suicide," emphasized the importance of social integration and collective consciousness. His legacy endures, influencing contemporary sociological thought and research methodologies.
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"There is a collective as well as an individual humor inclining peoples to sadness or cheerfulness, making them see things in bright or somber lights. In fact, only society can pass a collective opinion on the value of human life; for this the individual is incompetent."
Emile Durkheim
"If religion has given birth to all that is essential in society, it is because the idea of society is the soul of religion."
Emile Durkheim