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“Man seeks to learn, and man kills himself because of the loss of cohesion in his religious society; he does not kill himself because of his learning. It is certainly not the learning he acquires that disorganizes religion; but the desire for knowledge wakens because religion becomes disorganized.”

Quote by Emile Durkheim

Book:Durkheim on Religion: A Selection of Readings with Bibliographies and Introductory Remarks

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Durkheim on Religion: A Selection of Readings with Bibliographies and Introductory Remarks

Durkheim on Religion is a scholarly compilation that brings together key excerpts from Durkheim's extensive writings on the subject of religion. The book includes bibliographies for each reading, facilitating further research, and introductory remarks that introduce Durkheim's ideas and their significance in the field of religious studies. It is intended for students and scholars interested in Durkheim's contributions to sociological analysis of religion. more

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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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