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Émile Durkheim

Kunio Murai

Kunio Murai
Japanese Name:村井國男 (Murai Kunio)
Role:Student at Holy Forest Academy, member of Class 3-4
Date of Birth:September 5

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

Kunio has a tough, rebellious look that complements his strong-willed nature. He is often seen wearing his Holy Forest Academy uniform, albeit with a more casual or disheveled style. His short hair and sharp facial features reflect his defiant attitude, which is frequently displayed in his interactions with both teachers and students.

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

Amidst his classmates, Kunio Murai stands with a tough yet determined expression, reflecting his strong-willed nature and the leadership he exudes even in the classroom setting.

Personality

Kunio is headstrong and fiercely protective of those he cares about, especially his mother. As one of the more aggressive students in Class 3-4, he often challenges authority, particularly when it comes to Eikichi Onizuka’s unconventional methods. Despite his tough exterior, Kunio has a deep sense of loyalty and gradually comes to respect Onizuka as a teacher and mentor.

Key Rivalries and Relationships

Eikichi Onizuka

Initially, Kunio views Onizuka as an unfit teacher and often butts heads with him. However, over time, he grows to appreciate Onizuka’s unorthodox ways, recognizing the genuine care he has for his students.

Murai’s Mother

Kunio has a close relationship with his mother, whom he is very protective of, and he doesn’t hesitate to stand up for her when he feels she’s disrespected. This dynamic reveals his softer side.

Class 3-4 Students

Kunio is a key figure within his class, often influencing the actions of his peers, whether in mischief or when dealing with personal issues.

Notable Achievements

  • Defending His Mother:Kunio’s protective nature leads him to stand up to anyone he believes is disrespecting his mother, including Onizuka. His actions demonstrate his deep family loyalty.
  • Growth as a Student:Though initially rebellious, Kunio matures through his experiences in Class 3-4, thanks to Onizuka’s life lessons and guidance.

Trivia

Trivia:
★ Kunio’s defiance often serves as a plot point for some of the more intense conflicts between students and teachers at Holy Forest Academy.
★ His birthday on September 5 is mentioned in the series, sometimes coinciding with key events involving his classmates.