International Theory
The Three Traditions
Martin Wight(Author)
Leicester University Press
Published on 21. April 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-7185-1744-1 (ISBN)
Description
Wight explores the debate between three groups of thinkers - Machiavellians, Grotians and Kantians. He examined the distinctive doctrines each offered concerning war, diplomacy, power, national interest, the obligation of treaties, the obligation of an individual to bear arms, and the conduct of foreign policy.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
notes, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7185-1744-1 (9780718517441)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
The three traditions; The theory of human nature; The theory of international society; The theory of mankind - relations with "barbarians" - (i) Realists (ii) Rationalists, (iii) Revolutionists; The theory of national power; The theory of national interest; The theory of diplomacy - foreign policy; The theory of diplomacy - balance of power; The theory of diplomacy - diplomacy; The theory of war; The theory of law and obligation, and ethics.