Sociologism and Existentialism: Two Perspectives on the Individual and Society

by Edward A. Tiryakian

A brilliant young scholar brings together two of the dominant intellectual trends of this era -- Sociologism and Existentialism. Although sociology and philosophy both search for knowledge about human existence, and although sociology has its roots in philosophy, both disciplines have suffered from a mutual aversion. Edward A Tiryakian bridges the gap between these two fields by analyzing a topic with which both sociological and existentialist thinkers are concerned -- the relationship between the individual and society. In the course of his examination he not only sheds light on the works of Durkheim, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Jaspers, but also constructs a foundation which will support further studies leading to a comprehensive view of man.

176 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Jack Newman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very evocative book about two subjects which are only rarely mentioned in the same sentence, much less as the subject of a book. Though most of the subject matter is about the major contributors to their respective fields, he does offer a short summary of the ideas and how they share some common attributes. If your interested in sociology and/or philosophy, it is good primer for those subjects and an introduction to some of the most fascinating contributors to that field.