durkheim
Proper noun: - Émile Durkheim: A French sociologist, social psychologist, and philosopher. He is widely regarded as the principal architect of modern sociology and a founder of the discipline's methodology. Durkheim served as the first professor of sociology at the Sorbonne in Paris.
The word "Durkheim" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure, his scholarly work, or the intellectual tradition derived from his ideas. - It is typically used in academic contexts within sociology, anthropology, and social theory. - It is not used with articles (a, an, the) when referring to the person.
- In academic writing:
- Durkheim's seminal work, "The Division of Labor in Society," was published in 1893.
- Many contemporary social theories can be traced back to the foundational ideas of Durkheim.
- In discussion:
- We are studying Durkheim's concept of anomie this week.
- How does Durkheim's analysis of suicide differ from a psychological perspective?
- Durkheimian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the theories or methods of Émile Durkheim.
- The researcher adopted a Durkheimian framework to analyze the social rituals.
- Used to denote a school of thought or theoretical perspective.
- The functionalist approach in sociology has strong Durkheimian roots.
- Durkheimian: The primary adjective form.
- Durkheimianism: A term sometimes used to refer to the body of theory and methodology associated with Durkheim.
- The founder of sociology: A descriptive synonym highlighting his historical role.
- Social theorist: A general term that applies to his profession.
While not synonyms, these concepts are intrinsically linked to the word "Durkheim" and are central to understanding his legacy: - Social facts: A core Durkheimian concept referring to values, norms, and social structures that are external to and coercive of the individual. - Anomie: A state of normlessness or social deregulation, a concept he developed. - Collective conscience: The shared beliefs and moral attitudes that operate as a unifying force in society. - Sacred and Profane: A key dichotomy in his analysis of religion.
- French sociologist and first professor of sociology at the Sorbonne (1858-1917)