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Summary International Political Theory IPC3701 - Realism notes
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Summary International Political Theory IPC3701 - Realism notes
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Realism• (Machiavelli, Hobbes, Hegel)
• Pessimism
• Power
• Anarchy
• Foreign policy gets prominence
• Opportunism
• War inevitable
• Ethics justified in terms of necessity
, European History for context
Periods in world history overlap, this signifies the progressive change from period to
period. That is why philosophers maintained certain influences even though they may
fall under a separate period.
Middle Ages (5th Century
to 15th Century) Renaissance
(14th Century to 17th Century)
Age of Discovery/ Exploration (15th Age of Enlightenment
Century to 17th Century) (18th Century)
Industrial Revolution (18th Century to
19th Century)
, European History for context (cont.)
Middle Ages (5th Century to 15th Century) (AKA medieval ages) Religion/the catholic church became a heavy
influence over Europe (as there was no single regional governing force), much emphasis was placed on the
hierarchy of the nobility vs the peasants, and many people lived in poverty.
Renaissance (14th Century to 17th Century) a revolution in cultural, intellectual and political pursuits which
began in Italy and later spread throughout Europe.
Age of Discovery/ Exploration (15th Century to 17th Century) The exploration of new worlds increased the
access to different plant/animals/cultures/people (slave trade)/colonial conquest and communicable disease.
It also began the global mapping of the world.
Age of Enlightenment (18th Century) was a period whereby intellectuals emphasized reason and logical
thinking, moving away from traditional influences.
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