Realism Reconsidered: The Legacy Of Hans J. Morgenthau In International Relations
by Michael C. Williams /
2008 / English / PDF
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Realism remains the most important and controversial vision of
international politics. But what does it mean to be a realist? This
collection addresses this key question by returning to the thinking
of perhaps the most influential realist of modern times: Hans J.
Morgenthau. In analyses of issues ranging from political
philosophy, to international law, to the impact of nuclear weapons
and the challenges of American foreign policy, the authors
demonstrate that Morgenthau's thinking exemplifies a rich realist
tradition that is often lacking in contemporary analyses of
international relations and foreign policy. At a time when realism
is once again at the center of both scholarly and political
debates, this book shows that the legacy of classical realism can
enrich our understanding of world politics and contribute to its
future direction.
Realism remains the most important and controversial vision of
international politics. But what does it mean to be a realist? This
collection addresses this key question by returning to the thinking
of perhaps the most influential realist of modern times: Hans J.
Morgenthau. In analyses of issues ranging from political
philosophy, to international law, to the impact of nuclear weapons
and the challenges of American foreign policy, the authors
demonstrate that Morgenthau's thinking exemplifies a rich realist
tradition that is often lacking in contemporary analyses of
international relations and foreign policy. At a time when realism
is once again at the center of both scholarly and political
debates, this book shows that the legacy of classical realism can
enrich our understanding of world politics and contribute to its
future direction.
