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The Quest for Knowledge in International Relations
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Exploring the foundations of international relations theory, this book delves into the nature of theory itself and its relevance to real-world issues. It critically examines positivist and interpretivist epistemologies, uncovering their assumptions and inner tensions. By addressing key questions about knowledge claims and their evaluation, the author seeks to highlight the practical implications of IR theories. This work emphasizes the distinction between theory in IR and theories of IR, focusing on how theory shapes our understanding of both the discipline and the world at large.
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The Quest for Knowledge in International Relations, Richard Ned Lebow
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- Title
- The Quest for Knowledge in International Relations
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Ned Lebow
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 254
- ISBN13
- 9781009098922
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Exploring the foundations of international relations theory, this book delves into the nature of theory itself and its relevance to real-world issues. It critically examines positivist and interpretivist epistemologies, uncovering their assumptions and inner tensions. By addressing key questions about knowledge claims and their evaluation, the author seeks to highlight the practical implications of IR theories. This work emphasizes the distinction between theory in IR and theories of IR, focusing on how theory shapes our understanding of both the discipline and the world at large.