Liberty and Equality

Liberty and Equality is an essential reflection on the essence of liberal democracy and an ideal introduction to Raymond Aron's work. It explores the core values of liberal democracy, including liberty and equality, and discusses the relation between these values.

Format: Hardback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press

Liberty and Equality is a profound reflection on the essence of liberal democracy, serving as an ideal introduction to the work of renowned political philosopher Raymond Aron. In this seminal work, the esteemed French liberal intellectual of the Cold War era presents his insightful views on the fundamental principles of liberal democracy: liberty and equality. At the same time, it serves as a valuable primer to key aspects of his thought. Aron's exploration spans a wide range of topics, from Soviet ideology to the Watergate scandal, delving into the core concepts of democracy and representative government. He articulates a notion of liberty as an equal right, distinct from equal outcomes, and discusses various forms of liberty, including personal, political, religious, and social. In his quest for a common truth or at least a common good, Aron critically analyzes the crisis of liberal democracies and explores the intricate relationship between liberty and equality. Through his profound insights and intellectual rigor, Liberty and Equality offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of liberal democracy and its enduring significance in shaping the world.

Liberty and Equality is a profound reflection on the essence of liberal democracy, serving as an ideal introduction to the work of renowned political philosopher Raymond Aron. In this seminal work, the esteemed French liberal intellectual of the Cold War era presents his insightful views on the fundamental principles of liberal democracy: liberty and equality. At the same time, it serves as a valuable primer to key aspects of his thought. Aron's exploration spans a wide range of topics, from Soviet ideology to the Watergate scandal, delving into the core concepts of democracy and representative government. He articulates a notion of liberty as an equal right, distinct from equal outcomes, and discusses various forms of liberty, including personal, political, religious, and social. In his quest for a common truth or at least a common good, Aron critically analyzes the crisis of liberal democracies and explores the intricate relationship between liberty and equality. Through his profound insights and intellectual rigor, Liberty and Equality offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of liberal democracy and its enduring significance in shaping the world.

Weight: 136g
Dimension: 110 x 161 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691226767