How did Durkheim study society scientifically?
My method, outlined in 'The Rules of Sociological Method,' is grounded in positivism. I insisted that social facts must be treated as things, meaning they should be observed objectively, empirically, and without preconceived notions. Rigorous classification and comparison of social phenomena are essential. The goal is to uncover the laws governing social life, just as in the natural sciences.
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