Durkheim's Theory of Ritual and Eliade On Mythology and Ritual
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A 6 page paper that considers the implications of Durkheim's perspectives on ritual as they relate to the arguments presented by Eliade as he outlines the impact of myth and the development of ritual in a social context. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Karl Marx and Historical Materialism
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This 12 page report discusses Karl Marx's theory of historical materialism and compares and contrasts it with the ideas of Emile Durkheim on the sociology of religion and Claude Levi-Strauss's perspective on the universality of the human mind. To a great degree, the idea of historical materialism encapsulates much of what Marx believed to be the fundamental determinants of modern humanity. It is compared with the equally important aspects of religion and structuralism. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Marx & Durkheim: Similarities And Differences
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14 pages in length. Among varying philosophical beliefs, the role of society represents both a positive and negative force. The general consensus is that concepts such as religion often get in the way of a thriving society, because they place a great many demands on the inhabitants. These demands, say some sociologists, represent part of the very downfall many societies have experienced. Karl Marx's social beliefs were strong and straightforward, as were those of Emile Durkheim, two of the world's foremost social philosophers whose individualities only sometimes intersected. The writer discusses the similarities and differences between Marx and Durkheim. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Social Symbolism in Durkheim and Weber
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A 7 page research paper comparing and contrasting how Durkheim and Weber viewed social symbols such as speech, housing, consumption, and class identities to define how those symbols affected and would affect governments and social order. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Sociology Of Durkheim's 'Suicide'
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This 5 page paper looks at the problem of suicide in the society using recent studies in addition to Durkheim's infamous work . The paper focuses primarily on decision theory and studies that show a connection between certain characteristics and a predisposition to commit the act. Bibliography lists 4 sources
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The Durkheimian Tradition Applied To Modern Problems
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A 5 page paper examining three problems of today in light of the precepts and theories of Emile Durkheim and several of the sociologists following him who also hold to Durkheimian tradition. The problems discussed are rising incidence of childhood obesity; dangerous school pranks that result in injuries; and abuse of infants that results in critical or even fatal injuries. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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John Locke's Representationalism on Human Perception to External Objects
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This 6 page research paper considers John Locke's representation regarding the perception of external objects, as analyzed in his 1690 treatise, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. Specifically discussed is David Hume's criticism of Locke's conclusions in An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding (1748), his objections, and his stronger position concerning perception of external events, objects and causes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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David Hume 's Attack On Cause & Effect
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An 8 page paper that considers Hume's arguments against the philosophical premise of causality supported by other philosophers like Emmanuel Kant. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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David Hume's 'Enquiry Concerning The Principles Of Morals'
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A 5 page paper discussing David Hume's 'Enquiry Concerning the Principle of Morals' published in 1751. Hume's theory on the origins of morality and moral distinctions is discussed, as well as arguments against the reduction of all moral feeling of self-interest. No additional sources cited.
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