Realism

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According to Martin Wight's Three Rs, which factor is considered the controlling factor in international relations?

Rationalism
None of these ideas are 'true'
Revolutionism
Realism (correct)

According to Hedley Bull, what is the main purpose of the anarchical society?

Upholding the independence of member states
Stability of possession (recognition of state sovereignty)
Promotion and preservation of international order (correct)
Keeping promises (reciprocity)

According to Bull, what are the three kinds of order?

Order in social life, international order, world order (correct)
Order in social life, state order, world order
Order in social life, international order, global order
Order in social life, global order, world order

According to E.H. Carr, what happens when realism is without utopianism?

It becomes cynical and lacks a goal or moral judgment (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the traditional approach in international relations?

Fetish for measurement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the international system and the international society?

The international system is based on common rules and institutions, while the international society is not (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Martin Wight's Three Rs, which factor is considered the energizing factor in international relations?

Revolutionism (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, what is the main purpose of the anarchical society?

Promotion of international order (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, which of the following is NOT a goal of the anarchical society?

Stability of possession (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, what is the role of the Great Powers in promoting order?

Preserve the general balance of power (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, what is the purpose of the Concert of Great Powers?

Engage in joint action where needed (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, what are the three kinds of order?

Order in social life, international order, world order (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Wight, which factor is considered the controlling factor in international relations?

Realism (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Wight, which factor is considered the civilizing factor in international relations?

Rationalism (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Wight, which of the following is considered inadequate on its own in international relations?

None of these ideas are "false" (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Wight, which factor is considered the energizing factor in international relations?

Revolutionism (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to E.H. Carr, what is the main critique of realism without utopianism?

It leads to a cynical realpolitik without moral judgement (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the traditional approach in international relations?

Historical, philosophical, and legal factors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Hedley Bull criticize about behavioralism in international relations?

Its reliance on measurement and quantification (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the international system and the international society?

The international system consists of two or more states with sufficient contact, while the international society consists of a group of states bound by common rules and institutions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective seeks to avoid a stark choice between state egoism and conflict, and human goodwill and cooperation?

International Society (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, what is the main purpose of the anarchical society?

To maintain order and stability in international relations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criticism of behavioralism according to Bull?

It contributes little to the theory of international relations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the International Society approach?

Avoiding a stark choice between realism and idealism (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to E.H. Carr, what does realism without utopianism lead to?

A cynical realpolitik without moral judgment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main critique of behavioralism according to Bull?

Its reliance on measurement and quantification (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the traditional approach in international relations?

The study of history, philosophy, and law (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to E.H. Carr, what does realism without utopianism lead to?

Cynical realpolitik without a goal or moral judgment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the international system and the international society?

The international system involves states having contact with each other, while the international society is formed by states with common interests and values (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, what is the main purpose of the anarchical society?

To promote order and stability among states (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main critique of behavioralism according to Bull?

It fetishizes measurement and contributes little to the theory of international relations (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Wight, which factor is considered the energizing factor in international relations?

State egoism and conflict (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, what are the three kinds of order?

Anarchical, hierarchical, and legal order (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the traditional approach in international relations?

Promotion of state egoism and conflict (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to E.H. Carr, what happens when realism is without utopianism?

It descends into a cynical realpolitik without a goal or moral judgment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective seeks to avoid a stark choice between state egoism and conflict, and human goodwill and cooperation?

The International Society approach (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Martin Wight's Three Rs, which factor is considered the energizing factor in international relations?

Revolutionism (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, what is the main purpose of the anarchical society?

Preservation of international society (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, what is the role of the Great Powers in promoting order?

Use their power to control their region (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, what are the three kinds of order?

Order in social life, international order, world order (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Wight, which factor is considered the controlling factor in international relations?

Realism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main critique of behavioralism according to Bull?

It fails to consider the importance of international order (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, what is the purpose of the Concert of Great Powers?

Avoid conflict and control crisis with one another (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the international system and the international society?

The international system is anarchic, while the international society is governed by rules (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Bull, which of the following is NOT a goal of the anarchical society?

Stability of possession (recognition of state sovereignty) (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Wight, which of the following is considered inadequate on its own in international relations?

None of these ideas are 'true' (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Wight's Three Rs: Controlling Factor

Realism is the controlling factor in international relations.

Anarchical Society's Main Purpose

Promotion and preservation of international order.