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LoC No.: 32035882

Title: Grundfragen der Soziologie

Note: Reading ease score: 35.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
transcription was produced from images generously made
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Library.)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Simmel, Georg, 1858-1918

EBook No.: 59838

Published: Jun 30, 2019

Downloads: 72

Language: German

Subject: Sociology

LoCC: Social sciences: Sociology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 32035882

Title: Grundfragen der Soziologie

Note: Reading ease score: 35.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Peter Becker, Reiner Ruf, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
transcription was produced from images generously made
available by Bayerische Staatsbibliothek / Bavarian State
Library.)

Summary: "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.)

Author: Simmel, Georg, 1858-1918

EBook No.: 59838

Published: Jun 30, 2019

Downloads: 72

Language: German

Subject: Sociology

LoCC: Social sciences: Sociology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.