The Opium of the Intellectuals by Raymond Aron (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Opium of the Intellectuals by Raymond Aron Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Raymond Arons 1955 masterpiece The Opium of the Intellectuals, is one of the great works of twentieth- century political reflection Publisher Description Raymond Arons 1955 masterpiece The Opium of the Intellectuals, is one of the great works of twentieth- century political reflection. Aron shows how noble ideas can slide into the tyranny of "secular religion" and emphasizes how political thought has the profound responsibility of telling the truth about social and political reality-in all its mundane imperfections and tragic complexities.Aron explodes the three "myths" of radical thought: the Left, the Revolution, and the Proletariat. Each of these ideas, Aron shows, are ideological, mystifying rather than illuminating. He also provides a fascinating sociology of intellectual life and a powerful critique of historical determinism in the classically restrained prose for which he is justly famous.For this new edition, prepared by Daniel J. Mahoney and Brian C. Anderson as part of Transactions ongoing "Aron Project," political scientist Harvey Mansfield provides a luminous introduction that underscores the permanent relevance of Arons work. The new edition also includes as an appendix "Fanaticism, Prudence, and Faith," a remarkable essay that Aron wrote to defend Opium from its critics and to explain further his view of the proper role of political thinking. The book will be of interest to all students of political theory, history, and sociology. Author Biography Aron, Raymond Details ISBN 1138537209 ISBN-13 9781138537200 Title The Opium of the Intellectuals Author Raymond Aron Format Hardcover Year 2017 Pages 384 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:157982293; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9781138537200

Book Title: The Opium of the Intellectuals

Number of Pages: 358 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Opium of the Intellectuals

Publisher: Routledge

Subject: Political Ideologies / Communism, Post-Communism & Socialism, Europe / France, History & Theory, General, Political Ideologies / Conservatism & Liberalism

Publication Year: 2017

Item Weight: 16 Oz

Type: Textbook

Author: Raymond Aron

Item Length: 9.2 in

Subject Area: Philosophy, Political Science, Biography & Autobiography, History

Item Width: 6.1 in

Format: Hardcover