1st Edition
History and Sociology in France From Scientific History to the Durkheimian School
By Robert Leroux
Copyright 2018
186 Pages
by
Routledge
186 Pages
by
Routledge
186 Pages
by
Routledge
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In the late 19th century and early part of the 20th, with the coming of age of sociology in France, the idea that there could be a “science” of history was the subject of much and varied debate. The methodological problems surrounding historical knowledge that were debated throughout this period concerned not only scientific history, but the social sciences as well, and sociology more... Read more
Introduction Part I: The Idea of Scientific History 1. History and the Social Sciences 2. Contrasting Approaches to Scientific History Part II: Henri Berr and Historical Synthesis 3. Henri Berr, the Theoretician of Historical Knowledge 4. Henri Berr, the Organizer and Promoter of Synthesis Part III: The Durkheimian School and History 5. The Durkheimian School and History. Conclusion.
Biography
Robert Leroux is a professor of sociology at the University of Ottawa.
