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“It is only by historical analysis that we can discover what makes up man, since it is only in the course of history that he is formed.”

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Emile Durkheim
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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