POL 2107 Chapter Notes -Intersubjectivity, Theory-Theory, Frankfurt School

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POL 2107
• Professor: Raynor

Document Summary

Realism: realism vs idealism and the interwar crisis, realism"s core, classical realism, neo-realism, critique of realism. Interwar crisis (end of ww1, beginning of ww2) the 20 year crisis. Carr criticizes the treaty of versailles saying its idealist: Not was is, but what ought to be = idealists. Self help (weaker states utilize the balance of power) Subscribed to the balance of power (stability) Can never be too sure what a state"s intentions are. Raison d" tat, states pursue their national interests. You should have a single minded attitude/pursuit towards the national interest. The state has a moral duty to protect the citizens within its borders. Justice in the international sphere leaves room for two reasons: Critical to classical realism, claims to be more scientific. They believe the struggle for power is rooted in the structure of the international system. Hobbes state of nature is a war against equals. Assumes all states are homogenous to the state.