+Émile Durkheim, a key architect of [Sociology](/wiki/sociology), sought to understand social order and its evolution. He famously defined the [Social Fact](/wiki/social_fact), arguing that society exists independently of individuals, shaping their lives. His work illuminated the profound influence of collective forces.
+## See also
+- [Anomie](/wiki/anomie)
+- [Solidarity](/wiki/solidarity)
+- [Collective Conscience](/wiki/collective_conscience)