Monthly Archives: July 2023

Sociology, Science, Suicide…and Durkheim (Part 2)

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Seth Abrutyn

Our first step in thinking about how to teach Durkheim to undergrads and graduate students involves discussing and evaluating his descriptive model (see Part 1 for background context on this essay). Admittedly, there will be times where I have to … Continue reading →

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Sociology, Science, Suicide…and Durkheim (Part 1)

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Seth Abrutyn

It has become fashionable, once again, to argue that sociology is an impossible science (perhaps it is a constant feature of sociology and not a fad at all). The logic, despite being cloaked in a wide range of new ideologically-drenched … Continue reading →

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