Durkheim on sociology
Durkheim on sociology
To begin his article Durkheim is says that Sociology is �in the stage of system-building� because the problem is proposes is not clear-cut.� What he is saying here is that Sociology is not a fully excepted science at this time because of the uncertainties that possesses. Furthermore, he goes on to say; �believers� in this science must take away the doubt that the people have about Sociology in a timely fashion, if they hope for it to survive. Next, Durkheim touches on an incredible point about the labyrinth of this field. He is claiming that this field incorporates so much, that a researcher must set �definite limits� and �adhere strictly to them.� However, Durkheim also claims if the researcher loses his focus and his findings are useless to him, they may be very helpful to others doing research in the field. Finally, and most astonishing, he argues that Sociology cannot be �generalized,� sociology must...
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