Émile Durkheim thought that life without moral or social obligations becomes intolerable and results in _____________.

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Durkheim introduced the concept of anomie to describe a condition of societal normlessness, where a lack of social or moral norms leads to feelings of disconnection and purposelessness. This occurs when individuals feel disconnected from the collective conscience or when there is a significant disparity between societal goals and the means available to achieve them.

ÉMile Durkheim Thought That Life Without Moral or Social Obligations