Raymond Aron

French philosopher, sociologist, journalist, and political scientist (1905–1983)
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Raymond Aron

Summary

Raymond Aron is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He died in Paris[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], philosopher[5], writer[6], political scientist[7], and sociologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (604 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Raymond Aron…
  • Born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[10], Raymond Aron…
  • Raymond Aron died in Paris[3].
  • Raymond Aron passed away in 4th arrondissement of Paris[11].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • Raymond Aron's father was Gustave Aron[13].
  • Raymond Aron was married to Suzanne Aron[14].
  • A child of Raymond Aron was Dominique Schnapper[15].
  • Raymond Aron held citizenship in France[16].
  • Raymond Aron worked as a journalist[4].
  • Raymond Aron worked as a philosopher[5].
  • Raymond Aron worked as a writer[6].
  • Raymond Aron's professions included political scientist[7].
  • Raymond Aron's professions included sociologist[8].
  • Raymond Aron worked as a professor[17].
  • Raymond Aron's field of work was international relations[18].
  • Raymond Aron held the position of president[19].
  • Raymond Aron held the position of president[20].
  • Raymond Aron held the position of director[21].
  • Raymond Aron held the position of director[22].
  • Raymond Aron held the position of Q137386736[23].
  • Raymond Aron was employed by Collège de France[24].
  • Among Raymond Aron's employers was Sciences Po[25].
  • Raymond Aron was employed by Le Figaro[26].
  • Among Raymond Aron's employers was L'Express[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and 6th arrondissement of Paris[10], a municipal arrondissement of France[31], in France[32], founded in 1860[33]. Raymond Aron's father was Gustave Aron[13].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[34], a école normale supérieure[35], in France[36], founded in 1794[37], headquartered in Paris[38]; Sciences Po[39], a public university[40], in France[41], founded in 1872[42], headquartered in Paris[43]; University of Paris[44], a former entity[45], in France[46], founded in 1150[47], headquartered in Paris[48]; Lycée Condorcet[49], an educational facility[50], in France[51], founded in 1803[52]; and Lycée Hoche[53], an educational facility[54], in France[55], founded in 1807[56]. Raymond Aron's doctoral advisor was Léon Brunschvicg[57].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], philosopher[5], writer[6], political scientist[7], sociologist[8], and professor[17]. Raymond Aron's field of work was international relations[18]. Employers include Collège de France[24], a higher education institution[58], in France[59], founded in 1530[60], headquartered in Paris[61]; Sciences Po[25]; Le Figaro[26]; L'Express[27]; University of Paris[62]; and University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[63]. Positions held include president[19], a position[64]; director[21], a profession[65]; and Q137386736[23]. Doctoral students include Claude Lefort[66], Jean-Pierre Derriennic[67], Alain Gras[68], Neagu Djuvara[69], Jon Elster[70], and Nicolas Herpin[71].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[72], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[73], Ambassadors' Prize[74], Goethe Prize[75], Erasmus Prize[76], and Toynbee Prize[77].

Personal Life

Raymond Aron was married to Suzanne Aron[14]. A child of him was Dominique Schnapper[15]. Political affiliations include Rally of the French People[78], a political party[79], in France[80], founded in 1947[81], headquartered in Paris[82] and French Section of the Workers' International[83], a political party[84], in France[85], founded in 1905[86], headquartered in Paris[87].

Death and Burial

Recorded place of death include Paris[3], a commune of France[88], in France[89], founded in -0300[90] and 4th arrondissement of Paris[11], a municipal arrondissement of France[91], in France[92], founded in 1860[93]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[94]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Raymond Aron ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (604 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[95] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[96]

He has been cited as an influence by Pascal Bruckner[97], a novelist[98], b. 1948[99], of France[100], awarded the Prix Médicis essai[101]; Isaiah Berlin[102], a philosopher[103], 1909–1997[104], of United Kingdom[105], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[106], specialised in philosophy[107]; and Mathieu Bock-Côté[108], a columnist[109], b. 1980[110], of Canada[111], specialised in philosophy[112].

Works attributed to him include The Opium of the Intellectuals[113], a written work[114].

His notable doctoral advisees include Jon Elster[115], Jean-Pierre Faye[116], Claude Lefort[117], Neagu Djuvara[118], and Julien Freund[119].

FAQs

Where was Raymond Aron born?

Raymond Aron's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Raymond Aron die?

Raymond Aron died in Paris[3].

Who were Raymond Aron's parents?

Raymond Aron's father was Gustave Aron[13].

Who was Raymond Aron married to?

Raymond Aron's spouses include Suzanne Aron[14].

What did Raymond Aron do for work?

Raymond Aron worked as journalist[4], philosopher[5], writer[6], political scientist[7], and sociologist[8].

Where did Raymond Aron go to school?

Raymond Aron was educated at École Normale Supérieure[34], Sciences Po[39], University of Paris[44], and Lycée Condorcet[49].

What awards did Raymond Aron receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[72], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[73], Ambassadors' Prize[74], and Goethe Prize[75].

Who did Raymond Aron influence?

Raymond Aron has been cited as an influence by Pascal Bruckner[97], Isaiah Berlin[102], and Mathieu Bock-Côté[108].

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