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What is a paradigm in the context of scientific or scholarly inquiry?
What is a paradigm in the context of scientific or scholarly inquiry?
- A disputed theory in a particular discipline
- A universally accepted truth
- A belief that cannot be proven
- A simplified view of how the world works (correct)
Which cautionary point is made about paradigms in world politics?
Which cautionary point is made about paradigms in world politics?
- They are purely theoretical with no practical application
- They must explain every event to be valuable
- They dictate how one might wish the world to work
- They offer different perspectives on how the world works (correct)
According to the Realist Paradigm, what drives international relations?
According to the Realist Paradigm, what drives international relations?
- The pursuit of global justice
- The competitive pursuit of power by states (correct)
- The pursuit of knowledge
- The unrelenting pursuit of peace
What do ideal types refer to in the context of paradigms in world politics?
What do ideal types refer to in the context of paradigms in world politics?
What is a common criticism of researchers advocating for 'middle-level theories'?
What is a common criticism of researchers advocating for 'middle-level theories'?
Which paradigm believes that anarchy breeds insecurity and conflict?
Which paradigm believes that anarchy breeds insecurity and conflict?
What is the main focus of Neo-Marxism in world politics?
What is the main focus of Neo-Marxism in world politics?
What are the key actors in the paradigm of Feminism in world politics?
What are the key actors in the paradigm of Feminism in world politics?
Which paradigm emphasizes that institutions facilitate cooperation in world politics?
Which paradigm emphasizes that institutions facilitate cooperation in world politics?
What trend has been observed regarding the paradigm of "Neo-Marxism" after the Cold War?
What trend has been observed regarding the paradigm of "Neo-Marxism" after the Cold War?
What is the major paradigmatic challenger to realism?
What is the major paradigmatic challenger to realism?
Which perspective emerged as a challenger to realism between WWI and WWII?
Which perspective emerged as a challenger to realism between WWI and WWII?
Which perspective believes in significant global cooperation?
Which perspective believes in significant global cooperation?
What is a common critique of realism by its challengers?
What is a common critique of realism by its challengers?
