POLSCI 2I03 Lecture : 2I03.docx
6 Dec 2013
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Normative theory: what we think ought to do when given a situation. Both are similar activities, closing of an eyelid, however a wink has much more meaning when given to individuals compare to a blink. Constitutive/ descriptive: lady curtsying in front of the queen to remind her of her power . Critical theory: makes the argument that theory is not value neutral Your decision of what you focus on in politics is often driven by power and choices. Building blocks of theory and world politics (nye, 200:7-11) Actors (states, ios, ngos, mncs: ngo: Organizations that work around who are non governmental and non organizational. Goals (military security, security, wealth, justice: states are driven for the need for military security, protecting state borders and being able to go to war with those states that are a threat to your border. Parsimonious occam s razor : occam was a 14th century philosopher who stated good observation shaved away negative thoughts.
