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Religion is at the heart of man’s societies. ‘For a long time,’ Durkheim writes early on in his book, ‘it has been known that the first systems of representations with which men have pictured to themselves the world and themselves were of religious origin.’ Durkheim decided to examine how and why this phenomenon functioned and evolved - by looking specifically at simple societies and their religions, rather than at religions in more complex or developed societies.

Philosopher, c'est essayer de penser par soi-même, librement. Autant dire que c'est une nécessité pour chacun de nous. Nous philosophons tous, la plupart du temps sans le savoir. Au-delà du formatage des idées, des a priori et des luttes partisanes ou idéologiques, Émile Durkheim nous donne un véritable cours de philo, simple et accessible, pour nous initier à cette matière essentielle, intemporelle, universelle. Il commence par définir la philosophie, puis aborde quelques grands thèmes : la raison, le beau, l'esthétique, la conscience et la vérité.

El suicidio es un estudio en la sociología moderna que explora las causas sociales detrás del acto de quitarse la vida. Durkheim desafía la noción de que el suicidio es simplemente un problema individual, revelando cómo factores como la integración social y la regulación moral influyen en las tasas de suicidio.

Dive into the intricate world of religion as a social phenomenon through the lens of renowned French sociologist Émile Durkheim. In this enlightening exploration, Durkheim examines the foundational elements that shape collective beliefs and practices, revealing how they influence society at large. Join Erin Stone as she summarizes this profound work that uncovers the essence of religious life and its vital role in human interaction.