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Pre-Durkheim suicidology
1Adelaide University, Gilberton, South Australia, Australia. robert.goldney@adelaide.edu.au
Crisis
|June 23, 2001
Summary
Scholarly research on suicide predates Émile Durkheim, with significant scientific contributions from Morselli and Tuke. Durkheim
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:
- 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.
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