The video introduces the sociologist Émile Durkheim and his work on the impact of capitalism on mental health.

Language: English

Subject: History – Civic education – Social studies – Healthcare

Original caption: Emile Durkheim was a French 19th century sociologist who focused on what modern capitalism does to our minds – and concluded that it might, quite literally, be driving us to an early grave. Please subscribe here: http://tinyurl.com/o28mut7
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Author: The School of Life (YouTube)

Publication date: 22-05-2015

Video length: 07:47