Durkheim and Simmel, Two Sociological Ways?
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https://doi.org/10.3989/ris.2008.i51.107Keywords:
Clasical Sociology, Comparative Sociology, Sociological Method, Sociological TheoryAbstract
Simmel and Durkehim, whose 150 anniversary of their births we celebrate this year, represent apprently two opposing modes of doing sociology, and two conceptions of society. Precisely for that reason, they invite contrast and comparison. Though differences between Simmel and Durkheim in style, findings, method and subject matter remain obvious, there are also considerable coincidences and a substantial degree of convergence in their approach. This commemorative essay attemps to identify these elements and top show how both classical thinkers can, indeed must, be integrated into the common ground upon which contemporary sociology thrives and advances.
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