POLI 243 Chapter 1: Political Science Chapter 1 Summary.docx

• School: McGill University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POLI 243
• Professor: Mark Brawley

Document Summary

Accuracy (how often is this theory correct?) Is it cleaner or neater?) explains the most w/ least material. Wwi produced the first real impetus towards understanding international relations via more scientific methods. Modern study of international relations began w/ an emphasis on developing predictive and prescriptive theories. There"s harmony of interests between people & nations 3. ) War isn"t appropriate way to solve dispute but underlying harmony must be uncovered and emphasized 4. ) correct laws & institutions guide behaviour, good in human can be evoked (illuminates harmony of interests btwn people & states) Being revolted by behaviour in wwi spawned the idealist perspective that dominated ir. 2 major camps arose a debate: one drawing lineage back to study of diplomatic history and other proceeding from work in international law. Lineage from legal studies emphasized importance and utility of international law which was thought to shape and guide human behaviour.