“The man whose whole activity is diverted to inner meditation becomes insensible to all his surroundings.”
Book:Suicide
Quote by Emile Durkheim
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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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