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University of the People SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology UNIT 6 Learning JournalÉmile Durkheim, Émile Durkheim, Émile Durkheim, É Émile Durkheim was a French philosopher best recognized for his contribution to modern sociology and his idea that society is a "sui generis reality," or a reality tha...

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University of the People SOC 1502 Introduction to Sociology UNIT 6 Learning Journal

Émile Durkheim, Émile Durkheim, Émile Durkheim, É Émile Durkheim was a French philosopher best recognized for his contribution to modern sociology and his idea that society is a "sui generis reality," or a reality that cannot be reduced by its elements (IEP, n.d.). Because Durkheim saw sociology as a study of institutions, he believed that some components of society, such as morality and religion, existed naturally and could thus be scientifically examined (IEP, n.d.). Durkheim felt society was more than a collection of ideas, views, and feelings produced via response and the fusion of consciences; it was a collection of ideas, beliefs, and sentiments generated by reaction and the fusion of consciences, according to IEP (n.d.). As a result of their contacts with civilizations, individuals develop attributes such as language, monetary system, beliefs, and values. We'll focus on Durkheim's perspectives on religion as a common belief and education as a means of transmitting societal ideals and standards. According to Durkheim's philosophy, everything must have a purpose that contributes to the welfare of society. Education has two purposes: it transmits society and it imparts the necessary skills for participation in the "specialized division of labor economy." 'Thompson' is (Thompson, 2017). We'll focus on Durkheim's ideas on religion as a common belief and education as a vehicle for the transmission of societal norms and standards. According to Durkheim's thesis, everything must have a social purpose. Education has two purposes: it transmits

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society and it equips people with the skills they need to engage in a "specialized division of labor economy." the year 2017 (Thompson) Émile's conceptual approach stresses the relevance of the community in philosophical inquiry. Rather from being only an abstraction of the discrete, society participates in a range of common activities that allow it to be aware of its own identity and position. To put it another way, the reason why society organizes itself must be assessed.

References IEP. (n.d.). Émile durkheim (1858—1917) Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (IEP). https://iep.utm.edu/durkheim/.

Little, W. et al. (2014). Introduction to sociology. 1st Canadian Edition. Houston, Texas, and Vancouver, British Columbia: OpenStax College, Rice University, & B.C. Open Textbook Project. https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontosociology/chapter/chapter-15religion/

Thompson, K. (2017). Durkheim’s Perspective on Education. Revise Sociology. Retrieved from https://revisesociology.com/2017/08/22/functionalist-durkheim-roleeducation/

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