The Ideal of Progress in Emile Durkheim's The Elementary Forms of Religious Life. This paper argues that Western thought since the time of Aristotle has reflected a similar confidence in the capacity of the intellect to analyse the natural world, whether it be real or abstract. However, Durkheim's commitment represents a more particular version of this phenomenon. 5 pgs. 4 f/c.1b. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 2386 Durkheim Forms Religion.doc Price: 44.75