Introduction on Simmel’s Social Types Georg Simmel, one of the founding figures of sociology, offered a unique perspective on social life. Unlike Karl Marx, Émile Durkheim, or Max Weber, who focused on large social structures or systems, Simmel turned his attention to the microscopic level of social interaction — the way people relate, connect, and … Read more
Introduction The emergence of modern culture has long been a subject of deep inquiry within sociology, and few thinkers have articulated its complexities as clearly as Georg Simmel. A founding figure in classical sociology, Simmel examined how modernity reshaped individual life, social interaction, and cultural expression. For Simmel, modern culture was not simply a collection … Read more
Introduction Georg Simmel (1858–1918), a founding figure in sociology, is often celebrated for his unique approach that fused philosophy, sociology, and cultural analysis. Unlike many of his contemporaries such as Karl Marx, Émile Durkheim, or Max Weber, Simmel focused less on grand social structures and more on everyday interactions and patterns of association. His sociology … Read more
Introduction on Forms of Interaction Georg Simmel, one of the founding figures of sociology, is often regarded as a pioneer of micro-sociological analysis. Unlike Karl Marx, Max Weber, or Emile Durkheim, who primarily emphasized large social structures, Simmel devoted his intellectual energy to understanding the everyday patterns of interaction and their impact on human individuality. … Read more