Political Science 2231E Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Statism, Status Quo, Chanakya
8 Dec 2016
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Gives the approach continuity, salience, depth, etc. According to realists, the following are some of the first realists. Territory: single ruler controlling territory (creating borders) Mirror: writing to leaders -> learn from my teachings -> become a great leader -> build a great kingdom (state) Relational analysis: distribution of power between actors in a system. Neighbor is my enemy (cid:498)mandala(cid:499) or circle of kings. Always do what is in the best interest of the sate. Leaders should act to create (cid:498)ought to be(cid:499) world = disaster. Deal with (cid:498)as is(cid:499) world = success. State of nature = war of all against all. Get of out this = state (domestic, inside) Longer is better validity (cid:498) thick description(cid:499) is better depth. Legitimate representative of the collective will of the people. Will take back when sovereignty or national interest threatened. Government leads: public opinion, etc. , subordinate (domestic politics) Principe of dominance = perpetual struggle for power.
