Brown, Chris 
ORCID: 0000-0003-3478-7246
(2010)
Practical judgement in international political theory: selected essays.
Routledge, London, UK.
ISBN 9780415564618
Abstract
These essays include influential statements on the role of normative theory and international ethics, the so-called ‘cosmopolitan-communitarian debate’ and anti-foundationalist thought in international relations, as well as important contributions to Rawlsian and Post-Rawlsian theories of international and global justice. The most recent papers address subjects such as the notion of global civil society, and controversies over the ethics of pre-emptive warfare, and the inevitably selective nature of humanitarian interventions. The book includes a framing introduction written for this volume, in which Brown discusses his own influences, and the evolution of his thinking throughout his career. Although this evolution has involved a progressively less critical viewpoint towards liberal thought and liberal internationalism, and a greater commitment to universal values, some things have remained constant – in particular a focus on the importance of political judgement and scepticism directed towards the idea that there are simple solutions to complex problems. The collection ends fittingly with a critique of the popular cosmopolitanism of figures such as Bono and Bob Geldof.
| Item Type: | Book |
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| Official URL: | http://www.routledge.com/ |
| Additional Information: | © 2010 Chris Brown |
| Divisions: | International Relations |
| Subjects: | J Political Science > JZ International relations J Political Science > JC Political theory |
| Date Deposited: | 07 May 2010 13:33 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Sep 2024 14:38 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/27903 |
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