Liberal Political Science of Raymond Aron - by Daniel J Mahoney (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The finest philosophical treatise on the political science of Raymond Aron available.

Review Quotes

. . . comprehensive and balanced, deeply reflective and sharply focused . . . Mahoney's study of Aron's thought is important . . .

. . . splendid book. . . . Like Aron, Mahoney is realistic in his understanding of politics and insightful in his appreciation of political philosophy.

...a brilliant analysis...deserves a wide audience....Mahoney's prose is strong and crisp....As Aron's texts always remained 'exciting' for Daniel Mahoney, so does Mahoney's study remain for the reader.

A sober and comprehensive as well as thought-provoking introduction to Aron as political scientist.

A timely, serious and perceptive study of one of the most important thinkers of this century . . .

Anyone seeking a clear and accurate introduction to Aron's vast oeuvre would be well advised to read Mahoney's concise and extremely sympathetic overview.

Daniel J. Mahoney's brief, lucid and highly stimulating treatment will no doubt help generate enthusiasm for Aron's writings and build up his stature in the English-speaking world.

Mahoney's book is the best to date about the great French political thinker.

This excellent analysis . . . is . . . thoughtful, intellectually honest, and above all, courageous in its willingness to challenge contemporary intellectual doctrines.

This is an extremely well-written book and . . . gives an exceptionally full and contextual picture of Aron's intellectual project.

About the Author

Daniel J. Mahoney, Assistant Professor of Politics at Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts, has written widely on politics and political thought.