Methodological Holism and Methodological Individualism: Durkheim, Brodbeck and Mandelbaum.
This paper examines the sociological debate between methodological holism and methodological individualism. Initially, Durkheim's position-advocacy of methodological individualism--in this debate is outlined. Then the positions of Maurice Mandelbaum and May Brodbeck, relative to Durkheim are outlined. 5 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.