Alfred Dumais (1936-2016) was a prominent Quebec sociologist and professor at Laval University. Initially interested in philosophy, he completed a master's thesis on Spinoza in 1963 and later turned to sociology, earning a second master's from Catholic University of America. He began doctoral studies at Columbia University under noted sociologist Robert K. Merton, focusing on symbolic interactionism influenced by scholars like Erving Goffman. He became recognized for his expertise in Ernst Troeltsch and hermeneutic sociology, contributing significantly to the understanding of religion, secularization, and the relationship between modernity and faith.
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Meaning of the name - Alfred
wise counselor, elf counsel
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Alfred Dumais belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Educated At: Laval University | The Catholic University of America | Columbia University
Occupation: sociologist | university teacher
Employers: Laval University
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 22, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 22, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Capricorn 42 | 1 Capricorn 6 | 0 Aries 40 |
| Moon | 16 Aries 54 | 0 Aquarius 40 | 28 Cancer 36 |
| Mercury | 18 Capricorn 41 | 14 Sagittarius 45 | 27 Pisces 10 |
| Venus | 13 Aquarius 10 | 27 Sagittarius 31 | 5 Taurus 5 |
| Mars | 22 Libra 10 | 5 Capricorn 36 | 2 Sagittarius 22 |
| Jupiter | 4 Capricorn 29 | 22 Cancer 32 | 22 Capricorn 49 |
| Saturn | 16 Pisces 52 | 25 Pisces 36 | 26 Pisces 1 |
| Uranus | 5 Taurus 50 | 28 Taurus 14 | 7 Taurus 25 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 57 | 29 Pisces 24 | 17 Virgo 13 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 11 | 2 Aquarius 26 | 26 Cancer 33 |
| Rahu | 24 Sagittarius 1 | 12 Pisces 39 | 19 Sagittarius 18 |
| Ketu | 24 Gemini 1 | 12 Virgo 39 | 19 Gemini 18 |
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