Georg Simmel and social psyhology

Georg Simmel (1858–1918), now best known as a sociologist, made a number of significant contributions to social psychology (especially in the field of small-group interaction) which have been recognized in recent decades. The study of hitherto often neglected material suggests that Simmel's early interest in psychology was maintained in much of his sociological work. The present study seeks to outline Simmel's interest in psychology within this wider context.