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“In order to accommodate to change and to the contrast of phenomena, the intellect does not require any shocks and inner upheavals; it is only through such upheavals that the more conservative mind could accommodate to the metropolitan rhythm of events.”

Quote by Georg Simmel

Work

The Sociology of Georg Simmel

This book delves into the works of Georg Simmel, analyzing his influential contributions to the field of sociology, including his examination of social structures, social interactions, and urban life. more

Author

Georg Simmel
Georg Simmel

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. more

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