Georg Simmel
German Sociologist and Philosopher
Born
1858
168 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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Contributed significantly to sociology and philosophy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Focused on societal interactions and the individual within society. Published influential works, including 'The Philosophy of Money' and 'Conflict'. Explored concepts such as social forms and cultural dynamics, offering insights into metropolitan life and modernity.
Developed the concept of social forms
Published 'The Philosophy of Money'
Explored the dynamics of urban life
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