PEACEST 2BB3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2-3: Psychobiography, Cognitive Psychology, Social Darwinism
2 Apr 2018
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Level of analysis approach: individual, state, international page 67. 4 ways of conflict: cognitive psychology, motivational psychology, behavioural economics (prospect theory, psychobiography- most problematic (ch. Ended by peace of westphalia (2 treaties osnabr ck and m ster) One of the deadliest in european history. Changes to a structural theory that cannot be explained inside the theory. Revolutionized the way people thought about army/war, it was more inclusive to citizens and less distant. Some argue a form of peace, some of dominance. Didn"t result in much peace during the european state system. Can be used to describe: balance of power as the distributions of power. Hegemonic stability theory: a strong dominant power is the best guarantee of stability. Hegemonic transition theory: when the strongest power begins to slip, or a new hegemony aspirant arises, war is likely. Changes in power can lead to war: balance of power as policy.
