Concepts Quote by Franz Oppenheimer
“I mean by Society, the totality of concepts of all purely natural relations and institutions between man and man.”
About This Quote
Society comprises all natural relations and institutions linking humans together.
In simple terms: Society is the network of human relations.
Key Takeaway
Study and improve social institutions.
Themes
sociology
philosophy
institutions
Mood
thoughtful
academic
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- social research
- policy design
Key Concepts
social contracts
human interaction
community structures
Questions to Reflect On
- What institutions shape your daily life?
- How can they be improved?
A Different Perspective
Complex societies may not fit this simple definition.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
![“I don't think in national categories. For me it [policy] is about concepts and substance.” quote by Jean-Claude Juncker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/911/jean-claude-juncker-3277_categories_i-don-t-think-in-national-categories-for_14194.jpg)
