SISU-105 FA3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Politics Among Nations, Human Nature
29 Jan 2017
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Sisu-105 - textbook note - morgenthau, politics among nations, part 1, chapter 1. A realist theory of international politics (according to morgenthau) The theory must be judged by its purpose, which is to bring order and meaning to a mass of phenomena which without it would remain disconnected. The history of modern political thought is the story of a contest between two schools that have different conceptions of the nature of man, society, and politics. Believe that rational and moral political order can be achieved here and now and assume the essential goodness of human nature. Blame the failure of the social order to meet rational standards on lack of knowledge and understanding, obsolete social institutions, or the evil of certain isolated groups and individuals. Trust in education, reform, and sporadic use of force to resolve these issues. Believe that the world is imperfect as a result of the forces inherent in human nature.
