POL S101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Hedley Bull, Neoliberalism
20 Mar 2018
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To understand the major differences between realist v liberal theories of ir (and its variants) in terms of assumptions, values and predictions. Key concepts: liberalism and international relations, realism in international relations, the english school approaches, neoliberalism and neorealism. Key influence on liberal theories of ir: ww i. Liberal theorists thought the destruction of wwi was so terrible that the world needed to find a better way to secure peace. Liberalism in international relations: sees the natural condition as one of peace, rather than conflict, sees people and states as guided by rationality, morality and inherently social, stresses cooperation rather than conflict. Watch this video that explains liberal approaches to ir. Failure of the league of nations: the league of nations, created by treaty of versailles, does not prevent aggression by. Watch this video that explains realist approaches in ir.
