Raymond Aron quotes

Raymond Aron was a French philosopher, sociologist, and political commentator known for his incisive analysis of modern society and politics. His works addressed topics such as totalitarianism, ideology, and the nature of industrial society. He made significant contributions to international relations theory and remained a vocal advocate for liberal democracy. Here are 4 of his quotes:

Foreknowledge of the future makes it possible to manipulate both enemies and supporters.

Raymond Aron

Racism is the snobbery of the poor.

Raymond Aron

The optimism of the Left was created and maintained by a strong feeling: admiration for the power of reason, certainty that the application of science to industry would revolu­tionise the order of human society and the condition of its individual members. The ancestral aspiration towards human brotherhood was united with faith in practical science in order to inspire either nationalism or socialism or both.

Raymond Aron