Hans J. Morgenthau's Theory of International Relations: Disenchantment and Re-Enchantment

by Klaus Mackscheidt

Overview

This book provides an innovative interpretation of Hans J. Morgenthau's contribution to international relations, and argues that the concepts of meaning, power as meaning imposition, disenchantment and re-enchantment are central to Morgenthau's theory.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230576070
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	12/22/2009
Series:	International Political Theory Series
Edition description:	2010
Pages:	199
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

MIHAELA NEACSU is a Freelance Journalist and Researcher, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Context and Assumptions Life Experience and Intellectual Encounters The 'Death of God' and the Crisis of Philosophy The Disenchantment of Politics, and Morgenthau's Leadership Theory Closing the Openness: Morgenthau on Meaning, Tradition, and the Statesman's Mission Conclusion: Hans Morgenthau's Discussion of Meaning, Disenchantment and Leadership

Editorial Reviews

"Neasu's book is an informative study of Morgenthau's major concepts, which will provide considerable impetus for scholars and students committed to an advance in the elaboration of realism in general and Morgenthau's thought in particular."

- International Affairs

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