Durkheim

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Only author who really identified himself as a sociologist

Historical context- WWII, France- The Dreyfus Affair win for the intellectuals

Main Texts:

The Division of Labour

The Rules of Sociological Method

The Elementary Forms of the Religious Life

Suicide

Key Concepts:

Solidarity: How strong/connected are members of society

Mechanical vs Organic Solidarity

Central Role of Conscience Collective

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