Charles Horton Cooley, Life and Quotes

A collection of quotes by Charles Horton Cooley, Life and .

Charles Horton Cooley (1864-1929) was an influential American sociologist and a pioneer in the field of symbolic interactionism. Born in Michigan, Cooley studied at the University of Michigan, where he later became a professor of sociology. Cooley's major work, "Human Nature and the Social Order" (1902), explored the formation of the self through social interaction and the impact of society on the individual. Cooley's concept of the "looking-glass self" posited that we develop our sense of self through our perception of how others see us. His contributions to sociology continue to shape our understanding of social behavior and identity.