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| − | Realism is a theory of [[International Relations]] that stresses the competitive and conflict-ridden nature of the anarchic state system. Realists believe that power and self- interest often lead to ethical norms amongst states being neglected.The roots of Realism can be traced as far back as Thucydides (460 - 411 B.C.E) and his explanation of the Peloponnesian War, as well as to Machiavelli (1469 - 1527) who challenged the well-established concept of moral tradition in politics. Usually contrasted with Idealism or Liberalism, which tend to emphasize cooperation, realism encompasses a variety of other approaches and claims a very long theoretical tradition. | + | Realism is a theory of [[International Relations]] that stresses the competitive and conflict-ridden nature of the anarchic state system. Realists believe that power and self- interest often lead to ethical [[norms]] amongst states being neglected.The roots of Realism can be traced as far back as Thucydides (460 - 411 B.C.E) and his explanation of the Peloponnesian War, as well as to Machiavelli (1469 - 1527) who challenged the well-established concept of moral tradition in politics. Usually contrasted with Idealism or Liberalism, which tend to emphasize cooperation, realism encompasses a variety of other approaches and claims a very long theoretical tradition. |
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| + | == External Links and References == | ||
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| + | *[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/realism-intl-relations/ Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 'Political Realism in International Relations'] | ||
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| + | *[http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/samples/cam032/99053676.pdf Realism and International Relations, Jack Donnelly, Cambridge University Press, 2002] | ||
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| + | *[Wolfrum, R. (Ed.) Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law |Anne-Marie Slaughter, published in Wolfrum, R. (Ed.), 'Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law', Oxford Univeristy Press, 2011 (See B, Realism)] | ||
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| + | *[http://mearsheimer.uchicago.edu/pdfs/A0029.pdf John J Mearsheimer, 'Realism, the Real World and the Academy', 2002] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:24, 8 April 2014
Realism is a theory of International Relations that stresses the competitive and conflict-ridden nature of the anarchic state system. Realists believe that power and self- interest often lead to ethical norms amongst states being neglected.The roots of Realism can be traced as far back as Thucydides (460 - 411 B.C.E) and his explanation of the Peloponnesian War, as well as to Machiavelli (1469 - 1527) who challenged the well-established concept of moral tradition in politics. Usually contrasted with Idealism or Liberalism, which tend to emphasize cooperation, realism encompasses a variety of other approaches and claims a very long theoretical tradition.
External Links and References[edit]
- [Wolfrum, R. (Ed.) Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law |Anne-Marie Slaughter, published in Wolfrum, R. (Ed.), 'Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law', Oxford Univeristy Press, 2011 (See B, Realism)]
