What Did Emile Durkheim Mean by Collective Conscience

question 29

Multiple Choice

What did Emile Durkheim mean by collective conscience?

• A) collective guilt
• B) shared values, norms, and beliefs
• C) capacity for morality
• D) ability to distinguish right from wrong

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Definitions:

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Powhatan

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