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Early on, during his university studies at the Ecole, Durkheim was influenced by two neo-Kantian scholars, Charles Bernard Renouvier and Émile Boutroux.

The principles Durkheim absorbed from them included rationalism, scientific study of morality, anti-utilitarianism and secular education.

His methodology was influenced by Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges, a supporter of the scientific method.