Facts Quote by Emile Durkheim
“The first and most basic rule is to consider social facts as things.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Rules of Sociological Method, 1895
Treat social phenomena as objective entities that can be studied like physical objects.
In simple terms: View society as a collection of observable facts.
Key Takeaway
Analyze social facts systematically.
Themes
sociology
objectivity
methodology
Mood
analytical
academic
Type
theoretical
methodological
When to use this quote
- research design
- policy analysis
- community studies
Key Concepts
social facts
empiricism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance objectivity with lived experience?
- What tools help reveal hidden social facts?
A Different Perspective
Social facts may be influenced by subjective experiences.
