The individual person according to Durkheim: considerations on the moral individualism

Abstract

In this work, it is presented a discussion about the individual person and about society, as per Émile Durkheim. In a very succinct way, it is presented the idea of moral individualism, according do the father of Sociology, as a morality found in modern societies, emphasizing a non-contractual element, which conditions social relations and ties in communities that gather through the organic solidarity. Despite not being an anti-individualist, it will be shown that Durkheim works with a very peculiar concept of individual, that, along with other concepts of State, Society, and Moral, is presented closer to the ideal type, rather than what is really found in real life. Keywords: Durkheim. Individual. Society. Moral. Moral individualism.