Acta Structuralica

international journal for structuralist research

Series | Book | Chapter

205356

Simmel, individuality, and fundamental change

Bernard S. Phillips

pp. 259-281

Abstract

For Georg Simmel — more than for any other classical sociologist — the quest for individuality is the central problem of the modern world. He begins his 1903 essay, "The Metropolis and Mental Life", with these words.

Publication details

Published in:

Kaern Michael, Phillips Bernard S., Cohen Robert S (1990) Georg Simmel and contemporary sociology. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 259-281

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-009-0459-0_15

Full citation:

Phillips Bernard S. (1990) „Simmel, individuality, and fundamental change“, In: M. Kaern, B. S. Phillips & R.S. Cohen (eds.), Georg Simmel and contemporary sociology, Dordrecht, Springer, 259–281.