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Pre-Durkheim suicidology.

R D Goldney1, J A Schioldann

  • 1Adelaide University, Gilberton, South Australia, Australia. robert.goldney@adelaide.edu.au

Crisis
|June 23, 2001
PubMed
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Scholarly research on suicide predates Émile Durkheim, with significant scientific contributions from Morselli and Tuke. Durkheim

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Criminology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Émile Durkheim is widely credited as the founder of the scientific study of suicide.
  • However, significant scientific inquiry into suicide existed prior to Durkheim's seminal work.

Discussion:

  • This review examines pre-Durkheimian scientific literature on suicide.
  • It highlights the sophisticated methodologies and comprehensive research of scholars like Morselli (1879) and Tuke (1892).

Key Insights:

  • The works of Morselli and Tuke demonstrate a scientific approach to suicide that rivals Durkheim's later contributions.
  • This suggests Durkheim's foundational role in sociology does not preclude a re-evaluation of his specific position in suicide studies.

Outlook:

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  • Reconsidering the historical context of suicide research is crucial.
  • Further investigation into the contributions of early scholars can enrich our understanding of the scientific study of suicide.