The end of International Relations theory?
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The end of International Relations theory? / Dunne, Tim; Hansen, Lene; Wight, Colin.
In: European Journal of International Relations, Vol. 19, No. 3, 2013, p. 405-425 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - The end of International Relations theory?
AU - Dunne, Tim
AU - Hansen, Lene
AU - Wight, Colin
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - With a view to providing contextual background for the Special Issue, this opening article analyses several dimensions of ‘The end of International Relations theory?’ It opens with a consideration of the status of different types of theory. Thereafter, we look at the proliferation of theories that has taken place since the emergence of the third/fourth debate. The coexistence and competition between an ever-greater number of theories begs the question: what kind of theoretical pluralism should IR scholars embrace? We offer a particular account of theoretical engagement that is preferable to the alternatives currently being practised: integrative pluralism. The article ends on a cautiously optimistic note: given the disciplinary competition that now exists in relation to explaining and understanding global social forces, International Relations may find resilience because it has become theory-led, theory-literate and theory-concerned
AB - With a view to providing contextual background for the Special Issue, this opening article analyses several dimensions of ‘The end of International Relations theory?’ It opens with a consideration of the status of different types of theory. Thereafter, we look at the proliferation of theories that has taken place since the emergence of the third/fourth debate. The coexistence and competition between an ever-greater number of theories begs the question: what kind of theoretical pluralism should IR scholars embrace? We offer a particular account of theoretical engagement that is preferable to the alternatives currently being practised: integrative pluralism. The article ends on a cautiously optimistic note: given the disciplinary competition that now exists in relation to explaining and understanding global social forces, International Relations may find resilience because it has become theory-led, theory-literate and theory-concerned
U2 - 10.1177/1354066113495485
DO - 10.1177/1354066113495485
M3 - Journal article
VL - 19
SP - 405
EP - 425
JO - European Journal of International Relations
JF - European Journal of International Relations
SN - 1354-0661
IS - 3
ER -
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