Rules of method in sociology

This pioneering book in the field of sociology highlights how this science was formed as an independent branch, investigating unique social phenomena that it does not share with any other science, in an innovative manner that differs from traditional approaches to studying social issues. It clearly shows why it is necessary for sociology to be independent and distinct from other sciences, relying on rigorous experimental methods similar to those used in the natural sciences. Throughout the chapters, it is shown how social phenomena transcend the personal feelings of individuals and dictate certain patterns of thought and behavior, similar to natural phenomena in terms of their independence and external influence.Durkheim, who is considered a pioneer in this field, provides an explanatory vision for the existence of the "collective mind," and demonstrates how this common mind contributes to the emergence and development of the social laws that govern our societies. The book is an invitation to understand social phenomena more deeply, and to appreciate the role of science in shaping our understanding of human society.