Emile Durkheim | Social Realism, Social Facts & Methodology | UPSC Sociology Optional Paper 1

In this detailed lecture on Emile Durkheim, we explore one of the most important thinkers for UPSC Sociology Optional Paper 1. This video covers Durkheim’s biography, theoretical perspective, and his scientific approach to studying society. 📘 Topics Covered: ✅ Emile Durkheim Biography ✅ Durkheim’s Perspective — Social Realism ✅ Subject Matter of Sociology — Social Facts ✅ Durkheim’s Methodology — Observation, Classification & Generalization ✅ Rules of Observation, Classification, and Generalization ✅ Criticism of Durkheim’s Approach 💡 This lecture is ideal for UPSC aspirants, sociology optional students, and anyone preparing for sociology mains paper 1 thinkers section. It simplifies Durkheim’s ideas to help you write high-quality, analytical answers in UPSC Mains. 📚 Key Concepts Discussed: Durkheim’s scientific method in sociology Meaning and examples of social facts Social realism and collective conscience Methodology of sociology according to Durkheim Rules for sociological research 🔔 Subscribe for more UPSC Sociology lectures on thinkers like Karl Marx, Max Weber, Tönnies, Simmel, and Malinowski. 🏷 Hashtags #emiledurkheim #upsc #sociologyoptional #upscsociology #UPSCSociologyOptionalPaper1 #sociologythinkers #DurkheimSociology #socialfacts #socialrealism #upscpreparation #UPSCSociologyThinkers #upsc2025 #DurkheimMethodology #DurkheimCriticism #UPSCOptionalSociology