Cosmopolitanism and international relations theory pdf

The dialogue is structured around three debates between nonuniversalist theories of international relations and contemporary cosmopolitan thought. Save to Library Save. Create Alert Alert. Share This Paper. Background Citations. Citation Type.

Has PDF. Publication Type. More Filters. Beyond understanding: Comparative political theory and cosmopolitan political thought, a research agenda. This article sets out the case for a mutual cross-fertilisation of normative cosmopolitan thought and the field of comparative political theory.

Its argument is that both are useful to the other if … Expand. View 1 excerpt. The poverty of Critical Theory in International Relations: Habermas, Linklater and the failings of cosmopolitan critique. He also suggests research agendas to situate further contemporary cosmopolitanism in international relations theory. This book will appeal to all students of political theory and international relations, especially those who are seeking more articulation of the main issues between cosmopolitanism and its critics in international relations.

The collection is intended to redress this neglect and to stimulate wider debate about the meaning and function of these concepts in International relations.

Author : Nicholas J. Cosmopolitanism claims that we owe duties of justice to all the persons of the world and thus that normative theories of global politics should focus first on the interests or welfare of persons rather than of states. Providing a thorough analysis of relevant literature and covering issues such as war and conflict, peace and human security, accountability for gross violations of human rights, environmental degradation, and the democratic deficit in transnational political actions and institutions, Patrick Hayden deftly examines the connections between accounts of cosmopolitanism and the part they play in contemporary global politics.

He identifies competing theories of cosmopolitanism and defends them as strategies for serving the aims of justice in world affairs. Furthermore, he explores how cosmopolitan theories can function positively in processes of shaping international norms. Essential reading for students and scholars in politics, international relations, political theory and ethics.

Through an analysis of Kant's philosophical work and political traditions of his time, as well as of neglected concepts and theory, this book reappraises modern perspectives on his work. Kant advocated a cosmopolitan community building perspective of peace and international relations that considered issues that are now significant topics of debate such as state sovereignty and unequal access to resources.

This book reveals how Kant's political views translate into a vision of international relations that cannot be associated with the democratic and neoliberal theories of peace which until now have claimed Kant's legacy. While the democratic peace theory continues to inspire policy-making, Kant's predictions on war and peace ultimately prove to be most appropriate for the current issues of globalization and diversity.

Offering new insights into the meaning of peace and war in international relations, Kant and International Relations Theory is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of international relations and political theory, as well as for those interested in Kant's scholarship.

Author : Giulio M. Yet, with the exceptionof normative theory, international relations as a field has ignoredcosmopolitan thinking. This book redresses this gap and develops adialogue between cosmopolitanism and international relations. Thedialogue is structured around three debates betweennon-universalist theories of international relations andcontemporary cosmopolitan thought.

The theories chosen are realism, post- Marxism andpostmodernism. All three criticize liberalism in the internationaldomain, and, therefore, cosmopolitanism as an offshoot ofliberalism. Beardsworth emphasizes the need for global leadership atnation-state level, re-embedding of the world economy, acosmopolitan politics of the lesser violence, and cosmopolitanpolitical judgement.

He also suggests research agendas to situatefurther contemporary cosmopolitanism in international relationstheory. This book will appeal to all students of political theory andinternational relations, especially those who are seeking morearticulation of the main issues between cosmopolitanism and itscritics in international relations.

Add to cart. About the author Richard Beardsworth is professor of political philosophy and international relations at the American University of Paris. Richard Beardsworth.