This book reintroduces the work of Raymond Aron and demonstrates the pertinence of his thought for reflection on social interaction and the human condition. It will therefore appeal to scholars and students of sociology, sociological theory, political theory and international relations.
This book reintroduces the work of Raymond Aron and demonstrates the pertinence of his thought for reflection on social interaction and the human condition.
One of Europe’s leading intellectuals, Aron was primarily a sociologist, but his writings transcended disciplinary boundaries and engaged with philosophy and political theory. A clear and concise introduction to Aron’s thought on a variety of major socio-political questions – including the importance to social thought of historical understanding, the connection between ideology and socio-political thinking, the development and nature of sociology itself, labour relations, international relations and trans-disciplinary socio-political thought – Reintroducing Raymond Aron explains Aron’s work within its historical context, underlining its importance and relevance for contemporary sociological and political problems.
It will therefore appeal to scholars and students of sociology, sociological theory, political theory and international relations.
1 Raymond Aron: A (Re) Introduction 2 Philosophy and Philosophy of
History 3 Ideology and Industry 4 War and Warriors 5 History and Historians 6
Power and Liberty 7 Sociology and Sociologists 8 Concluding Comments
Christopher Adair-Toteff is a philosopher and social theorist. He is the author of Raymond Arons Philosophy of Political Responsibility, is co-editor with Joachim Stark of The Anthem Companion to Raymond Aron, and is editor of the forthcoming Routledge International Handbook of Raymond Aron. His earlier books include ones on Max Weber, Ferdinand Tönnies, and other German sociologists. His recent work focuses on early twentieth century German legal theories, especially on Carl Schmitt and Hans Kelsen. Adair-Toteff is Fellow at the Center for Social and Political Thought/University of South Florida.
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