“A religion is a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things, that is to say, things set apart and forbidden-beliefs and practices which unite into one single moral community called a Church, all those who adhere to them.”
Quote by Emile Durkheim
Work
The Rules of Sociological Method: And Selected Texts on Sociology and its Method
This book is a seminal work in the discipline of sociology, offering an in-depth exploration of the methods and theories that underpin sociological inquiry. It includes key texts that have shaped the understanding of sociological research and methodology. more
Author
Emile Durkheim
Émile Durkheim, a French sociologist born on April 15, 1858, and died on November 15, 1917, is considered the father of sociology. His work profoundly influenced the understanding of social structure, social functions, and collective consciousness. more
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