Emile Durkheim and the Reformation of Sociology

Stjepan G. Mestrovic
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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.

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