The most unconditional conflicts rest on the strictest shared norms
Evidence
Legal conflict thus shows the interaction between the dualism and the unity of sociological relations no less than antagonistic games do. The extreme and unconditional nature of conflict comes to the fore in the very medium and on the very basis of the strict unity of common norms and conditions. — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 304
Categorization
- DEFINE: Caps Simmel’s dualism principle: conflict and unity are two faces of the same social form.
- XREF: Strict unity underlying fiercest conflict parallels how stranger categorizations presuppose a shared urban order. — connects to: Bitterest conflict arises between those formerly most alike. — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 320; The firmly grounded relation dares conflict while weak ones avoid it — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 319; Shared enmity of a common ruler strongly binds groups together — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 333 (+2 more)
Related
- The firmly grounded relation dares conflict while weak ones avoid it (similarity 0.86)
- Conflict destructive at one level can integrate the larger group (similarity 0.81)
- Shared enmity of a common ruler strongly binds groups together (similarity 0.80)
- Conflict is a positive force distinct from mere indifference (similarity 0.79)
Broader Connections
- Bitterest conflict arises between those formerly most alike.
#corroborates(0.75) — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 320 - The firmly grounded relation dares conflict while weak ones avoid it
#expands(0.60) — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 319 - Shared enmity of a common ruler strongly binds groups together
#exemplifies(0.55) — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 333