Collège de Sociologie

The Collège de Sociologie was an influential intellectual group in France during the late 1930s and early 1940s, founded by sociologists and philosophers like Georges Bataille and Lucien Goldmann. It aimed to explore society, culture, and collective behaviors through unconventional and interdisciplinary methods, often emphasizing the irrational, emotional, and symbolic aspects of social life. Unlike traditional sociology, it focused on understanding societal upheavals, symbols, and collective rituals, particularly in the context of political and social change. The group played a significant role in shaping modern social thought, especially around understanding the subconscious and collective unconscious in societal dynamics.