Grundfragen der Soziologie by Georg Simmel
QR code
"Grundfragen der Soziologie" by Georg Simmel is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into fundamental issues in sociology, particularly the interplay between individuals and society, as well as the definitions and boundaries of sociological inquiry. The exploration of these themes invites readers to consider the nature of social interactions and collective behaviors that transcend individual experiences. The opening of the text examines the legitimacy of sociology
as a science and the complexities of defining its subject matter. Simmel introduces the idea that while individual experiences are essential, they cannot fully encapsulate the essence of society, which exists as a dynamic and interconnected realm. He argues that societal phenomena should be studied not simply as aggregates of individual actions but as emergent properties arising from the interactions between individuals, suggesting that understanding society requires a broader perspective that transcends individualistic thinking. This sets the foundation for a deeper examination of social structures and collective behaviors throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Simmel, Georg, 1858-1918 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 32035882 |
| Title | Grundfragen der Soziologie |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This transcription was produced from images generously made available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 35.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | HM: Social sciences: Sociology |
| Subject | Sociology |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59838 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59838-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 631 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!