Éducation et sociologie by Émile Durkheim

"Éducation et sociologie" by Émile Durkheim is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the integral relationship between education and sociology, emphasizing the social nature of education and its role in shaping individuals within society. Durkheim argues that education functions as a critical mechanism through which societies instill shared ideals and moral values in younger generations. The beginning of the work introduces Durkheim's views on education as a social phenomenon, stating that education is an essential action exercised by adults upon the younger, and it aims to cultivate specific physical, intellectual, and moral traits that the society requires. He critiques past definitions of education, advocating for a sociological perspective that recognizes the influence of societal structures and values. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how education varies across different social contexts while underlining its socialization role in preparing individuals for communal life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Durkheim, Émile, 1858-1917
Author of introduction, etc. Fauconnet, Paul, 1874-1938
Title Éducation et sociologie
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language French
LoC Class LC: Education: Special aspects of education
Subject Sociology
Subject Education
Subject Educational sociology
Category Text
eBook-No. 55501
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Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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