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Émile Durkheim

Shinomori Aoshi

Shinomori Aoshi (四乃森 蒼紫, Aoshi Shinomori) is the young and brilliant leader of the Oniwabanshū, a covert group of onmitsu (spies) in the Rurouni Kenshin series. Taking on the mantle of “Okashira” (leader) at just 15, Aoshi is recognized for his exceptional combat skills and strategic mind. His desire for glory drives him to serve as an enforcer for the corrupt industrialist Takeda Kanryū, believing that serving him would lead to a chance to prove the Oniwabanshū’s worth.

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

Aoshi is tall and lean, with long, flowing black hair tied back. He often wears traditional Japanese clothing, including a blue and white kimono that complements his serious demeanor. His piercing eyes reflect both determination and a sense of duty.

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

With unwavering focus and a fierce determination, Shinomori Aoshi draws his sword, ready to confront his enemies and reclaim the honor of the Oniwabanshū in the heat of battle.

Personality

Aoshi is stoic, disciplined, and highly devoted to his comrades. He carries the weight of his past failures heavily, often appearing cold and detached. Despite this, he has a deep sense of loyalty to those he considers his friends and is willing to sacrifice everything to honor their memory.

Powers and Abilities

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

Shinomori Aoshi stands resolute, holding the trophies of his fierce battles, a chilling ament to his prowess as a warrior and the lengths he will go to secure his legacy.

Aoshi is a master of stealth and reconnaissance, making him an expert in ambush tactics. His combat skills are exceptional, allowing him to take on multiple opponents at once. He wields dual kodachi (short swords), which he uses with incredible speed and precision. His strategic mind enables him to analyze and exploit weaknesses in his enemies.

Relationships

  • Okina: The elder member of the Oniwabanshū who recognized Aoshi’s potential and recommended him for leadership. Okina serves as a father figure and mentor to Aoshi.
  • Takeda Kanryū: Aoshi initially serves under Kanryū in hopes of finding a battlefield to prove his worth, but ultimately sees him as a manipulative adversary.
  • Himura Kenshin: Aoshi sees Kenshin as his rival, believing that defeating him is the key to proving the strength of the Oniwabanshū.
  • Oniwabanshū Members: Aoshi feels a strong sense of responsibility for the lives of his comrades, and their deaths haunt him as he seeks to honor their legacy.

Trivia

  • Aoshi’s obsession with defeating Kenshin stems from his desire to redeem himself for the deaths of his men and to reclaim the honor of the Oniwabanshū.
  • The term “Okashira” translates to “leader” or “chief” in English, highlighting his position within the Oniwabanshū.
  • Despite his serious nature, Aoshi shows moments of camaraderie and respect towards his followers, showcasing his leadership qualities.