Emile Durkheim and the Reformation of Sociology - Softcover

Mestrovic, Stjepan G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0847678679 ISBN 13: 9780847678679

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 1994

Synopsis

This book proposes a new representation of Emile Durkheim, as the philosopher and moralist who wanted to renovate rationalism, challenge positivism, reform sociology, and extend Schopenhauer's philosophy to the new domain of sociology. Above all, it highlights Durkheim's vision of sociology as the 'science of morality' that would eventually replace moralities based on religion.

About this title

About the Author:

Stjepan G. Mestrovic is Professor at Texas A&M University and author of Durkheim and Postmodern Culture.

Review:

Much has been written about sociology's intellectual crisis, but few promising solutions have been offered. Mestrovic nominates Durkheim as the perfect 'totem' to achieve a contemporary reconciliation of the conceptual gap characterizing modern sociology. . . . For the serious Durkheim scholar, this work is a treasure trove. (Contemporary Sociology)

A refreshing reappraisal of Durkheim's sociology. This work should interest a wide range of sociologists, but especially sociological theorists, Durkheim scholars and those in the sociology of knowledge. (Sociological Inquiry)

An important contribution to the understanding of the sociology of Emile Durkheim. . . . (CHOICE)

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0847678679
• ISBN 13: 9780847678679
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180