International Relations Theory: Liberalism
From Locke to the UN: Discover Liberal Theory in International Relations.
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What you will learn
Think and speak about world problems through the lens of the oldest progressive theory of International Relations
Identify and understand the ideas of the founders of liberalism, including John Locke, David Hume, Hugo Grotius and Immanuel Kant
Become an expert on modern liberalist thinkers, including Norman Angell, Woodrow Wilson, Robert Keohane, Joseph Nye, Francis Fukuyama
Understand the differences between classical liberalism and neoliberalism
Understand the differences between neoliberalism and neorealism
Recognise how the liberal principle of human rights has its roots in the philosophy of John Locke and David Hume
Understand how the idea of international law dates back to Hugo Grotius
Understand why Immanuel Kant is so important for the liberal idea of international peace
Become an expert on Norman Angell - the Nobel Peace Prize laureate for his work on war and international institutions
Understand why Woodrow Wilson is the most important historical figure for the liberal International Relations theory
Identify the key elements in Robert Keohane's neoliberal programme of studying international organisations
Understand the difference between absolute gains and relative gains
Understand why Fukuyama proclaimed the 'end of history' in 1989, what he meant and whether he was right
Identify the key elements and real world examples of international regimes
Become an expert on Joseph Nye's concept of soft power and smart power
Understand democratic peace theory - a key modern liberal research programme
Understand the liberalist perspective on European integration and the European Union
Understand the liberalist perspective on the United Nations
Understand the liberalist perspective on the Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
Learn 6 practical tips for incorporating liberalism into your academic essays and dissertations
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