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Philosopher

German philosopher and sociologist, born on March 1, 1858, and died on September 28, 1918. Georg Simmel is renowned for his significant contributions to sociological theory, particularly in the areas of social structure, social interaction, and urban life.

Famous Georg Simmel Quotes

“For, to be a stranger is naturally a very positive relation; it is a specific form of interaction.”

Form Relation Stranger Interaction Very Positive

Author:Georg Simmel

“Thus, the technique of metropolitan life is unimaginable without the most punctual integration of all activities and mutual relations into a stable and impersonal time schedule.”

Life Is Activity Relation Technique Mutual Stable Schedules Integration Unimaginable Punctuation Punctual Metropolitan

Book:The Sociology of Georg Simmel

Source: The Sociology of Georg Simmel

“The first internal relation that is essential to a secret society is the reciprocal confidence of its members.”

Firsts Secret Confidence Members Essentials Relation Internals Reciprocal Secret Society

Book:The Sociology of Secrecy and of Secret Societies

Source: The Sociology of Secrecy and of Secret Societies

About the Author

Born: March 1, 1858
Died: September 28, 1918
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 33

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Books & Sources

The Sociology of Georg SimmelRelated source material

Englischsprachige Veröffentlichungen: 1893 - 1910Related source material

GesamtausgabeRelated source material

The Sociology of Secrecy and of Secret SocietiesRelated source material

Simmel on culture: selected writingsRelated source material

The View of Life: Four Metaphysical Essays with Journal AphorismsRelated source material

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