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

The New England Reviews Of Books

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

The Review of Politics

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

Crisis

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.

First Things

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.

Ethics: An International Journal of Social, Political, and Legal 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.

Interpretation