Human nature and power (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Realist view of human nature
Realist view of human nature
Pessimistic - humans are selfish & power-driven
Human motivation in realist view
Human motivation in realist view
Self-interest and desire for power
Int'l system nature for realists
Int'l system nature for realists
Anarchic - no central authority
Self-help in realism
Self-help in realism
States must rely on themselves for survival
Central element in IR for realists
Central element in IR for realists
Power
Balance of power (realist concept)
Balance of power (realist concept)
No single state becomes too powerful
Relative gains (realism)
Relative gains (realism)
Power compared to others matters, not absolute amount
Zero-sum thinking in realism
Zero-sum thinking in realism
One state's gain is another's loss
Liberal view of human nature
Liberal view of human nature
Optimistic - humans are rational & can cooperate
Human capability in liberal view
Human capability in liberal view
Cooperation, altruism, working together for common goals
Power dimensions for liberals
Power dimensions for liberals
Multidimensional: economic, diplomatic, soft power
Examples of int'l institutions (liberal view)
Examples of int'l institutions (liberal view)
EU, UN, WTO
Absolute gains (liberalism)
Absolute gains (liberalism)
Overall improvements; all states can benefit simultaneously