Abstract Durkheim's epistemology, the argument for the social origins of the categories of the understanding, is his most important and most neglected argument. This argument has been confused with his sociology of knowledge, and Durkheim's overall position has been misunderstood as a consequence. The current popularity of a "cultural" or "ideological" interpretation of Durkheim is as much a misunderstanding of his position as the "functional" interpretation from which the current interpretations seek to rescue him. Durkheim articulated a sophisticated epistemology in the classical sense, a point that has been entirely missed. Show
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Why do sociologists study religion?Since religion is such an important part of societies around the world, sociologists are very interested in studying it. Sociologists study religion as both a belief system and a social institution. As a belief system, religion shapes what people think and how they see the world.
What is the fastest growing religious category in the United states quizlet?-Survey by Pew: "unaffiliated" is the fastest growing religious category. 7% of adults Ams report growing up in families with no religion, but 16% report being unaffiliated. 5% say they don't believe in a God or spirit.
Which of the following are global trends in family life that have been identified by sociologists quizlet?Which of the following are global trends in family life that have been identified by sociologists? More women are joining the paid labor force. Families increasingly include more elderly members.
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Who of the following focused on the most rudimentary forms of religion and their social functions in his work the elementary forms of religious life?
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