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Émile Durkheim

Haruko Akagi

Haruko Akagi (赤木 晴子, Akagi Haruko) is the younger sister of Takenori Akagi and the love interest of Hanamichi Sakuragi. She plays a pivotal role in encouraging Sakuragi to discover his potential in basketball.

Émile Durkheim
Born
David Émile Durkheim

(1858-04-15)15 April 1858

Épinal, France
Died 15 November 1917(1917-11-15)(aged 59)

Paris,France
Nationality French
Alma mater École Normale Supérieure
Known for Sacred–profane dichotomy
Collective consciousness
Social fact
Social integration
Anomie
Collective effervescence
Scientific career
Fields Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies
Institutions University of Paris, University of Bordeaux
Influences Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill
Influenced Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1]

Appearance

Haruko has a kind and gentle appearance, with short black hair and a friendly smile. Her positive demeanor and approachable nature make her well-liked by those around her.

A collection of Durkheim's courses on the origins of socialism (1896), edited and published by his nephew, Marcel Mauss, in 1928

Haruko Akagi: Proudly representing Shohoku, she embodies the spirit of the team with her determination and passion for basketball.

Personality

Haruko is cheerful, caring, and optimistic. She has a deep love for basketball and is always supportive of her brother and her friends. Although she is sometimes unaware of Sakuragi’s feelings for her, she is a genuine friend who believes in his abilities.

Powers and Abilities

Cover of the French edition of The Division of Labour in Society

Haruko Akagi: Radiating charm and confidence, her captivating smile lights up the court!

While Haruko doesn’t play basketball herself, she has a keen eye for recognizing potential in others. Her knowledge of the sport helps her guide Sakuragi when he first starts playing.

Relationships

Takenori Akagi

Haruko looks up to her older brother, Takenori, and often supports him during his basketball games. She shares his passion for the sport.

Hanamichi Sakuragi

Haruko is the one who introduces Sakuragi to basketball, sparking his interest in the game. Although she is unaware of his romantic feelings for her, she values his friendship.

Kaede Rukawa

Haruko admires Rukawa for his basketball skills and has a crush on him, which causes some tension with Sakuragi, who sees Rukawa as a rival.

Trivia

  • Inspiration: Haruko is the reason Sakuragi initially joins the basketball team, as he tries to impress her by learning the sport.
  • Supportive Role: Throughout the series, Haruko remains one of the key supporters of the Shohoku basketball team, always cheering them on from the sidelines.