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Cilt 5, Sayı 12  2017/4  (ISSN: 2148-0451, E-ISSN: )
Fatih BECER

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1490203640 MORALITY AND ITS REFLECTIONS IN DURKHEIM SOCIOLOGY

Morality is the spiritual dynamic that is necessary for the continuity of the societies' existence, The source that feeds the morality is the truth of religion. The form of belief and lifestyle of the society constitute its cultural structure. Although the socio-cultural structure differs, the continuation of the community is possible on the basic moral rules. Each deviation in the moral structure do not give serenity to individuals and community. Regardless of the developing and changing face of time, the society must be built on accepted basic moral rules so that social peace and happiness can continue. Durkheim's research has focused on the concept of social phenomena. He emphasized that the rules and bases are a tool for the social peace. He said that this phenomenon develops with time and changes, which is also ordinary. He inspected that the purpose of fundamental dynamics such as equality, justice and law is inevitable facts in order to provide social peace and collective consciousness of the society, as well. In this article, Durkheim's religious and ethical conclusions and social reflections, which have carried out in their works in a broad perspective, will be tried to be analyzed.

Key Words: Durkheim, Morality, Religion, Society, Culture.