Tarde, Gabriel
Monadology and Sociology
- ISBN 13:
- 9780980819724
- author:
- Tarde, Gabriel
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- re.press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 102
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.6 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Gabriel Tarde's Monadology and Sociology is a groundbreaking work that explores the fundamental nature of reality. In this remarkable book, published in 1893, Tarde develops a theory of 'universal sociology', which posits that all phenomena, from the smallest atoms to living beings, are animated by belief and desire, forming social aggregates analogous to human societies. Tarde's system is a speculative synthesis of classical rationalist philosophy and the latest scientific theories of his time. His work has had a significant influence on later theorists and continues to be widely discussed in the social sciences. The translator's afterword provides valuable context and insight into Tarde's key ideas, situating his theory within the broader philosophical tradition. This book offers a unique perspective on the nature of reality, one that challenges conventional thinking and invites readers to consider new ways of understanding the world around them.
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