The deepest problems of modern life derive from the claim of the individual to preserve the autonomy and individuality of his existence in the face of overwhelming social forces, of historical heritage, of external culture, and of the technique of life.
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The deepest problems of modern life derive from the claim of the individual to preserve the autonomy and individuality of his existence in the face of overwhelming social forces, of historical heritage, of external culture, and of the technique of life. — Georg Simmel
About Georg Simmel
Georg Simmel was a Sociologist from Kingdom of Prussia (1858–1918).
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This quote is attributed to Georg Simmel, a Sociologist from Kingdom of Prussia.
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Georg Simmel lived from 1858 – 1918.
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