Quote by: Emile Durkheim

Religious phenomena are naturally arranged in two fundamental categories: beliefs and rites. The first are states of opinion, and consist in representations; the second are determined modes of action.


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  • NameEmile Durkheim
  • Description1858-1917, French sociologist
  • AliasesEmile Durkheim
  • BornApril 15, 1858
  • DiedNovember 15, 1917
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionAnthropologist; Philosopher; Sociologist