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

Description: The Opium of the Intellectuals by Raymond Aron Raymond Arons 1955 masterpiece The Opium of the Intellectuals, is one of the great works of twentieth- century political reflection FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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 Table of Contents PART ONE POLITICAL MYTHS CHAPTER I. THE MYTH OF THE LEFT CHAPTER II. THE MYTH OF THE REVOLUTION CHAPTER III. THE MYTH OF THE PROLETARIAT PART TWO THE IDOLATRY OF HISTORY CHAPTER IV. CHURCHMEN AND THE FAITHFUL CHAPTER VI. THE ILLUSION OF NECESSITY PART THREE THE ALIENATION OF THE INTELLECTUALS CHAPTER VII. THE INTELLECTUALS AND THEIR HOMELAND CHAPTER VIII. THE INTELLECTUALS AND THEIR IDEOLOGIES CHAPTER IX. THE INTELLECTUALS IN SEARCH OF A RELIGION, CONCLUSION THE END OF THE IDEOLOGICAL AGE? Details ISBN1138537209 Author Raymond Aron Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2017 ISBN-10 1138537209 ISBN-13 9781138537200 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 305.552 Language English AU Release Date 2017-08-09 NZ Release Date 2017-08-09 Publication Date 2017-08-09 UK Release Date 2017-08-09 Alternative 9780765807007 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Pages 384 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159636599;

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