Raymond Aron

French journalist and philosopher

Raymond Aron - French journalist and philosopher
Born

March 14th, 1905
120 years ago

Died

October 17th, 1983
41 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

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Contributed significantly to sociology, philosophy, and journalism. Worked as a professor at various institutions and wrote extensively on political theory and social issues. Published notable works such as 'The Opium of the Intellectuals', which critiqued Marxism and totalitarianism. His analysis of the Cold War was influential in understanding international relations during that period.

Published 'The Opium of the Intellectuals'

Influenced political theory and sociology

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