Hans J. Morgenthau's Theory of International Relations

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-ix

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2. Introduction: Context and Assumptions

   • Mihaela Neacsu

   Pages 1-35

3. Life Experience and Intellectual Encounters

   • Mihaela Neacsu

   Pages 36-66

4. The ‘Death of God’ and the Crisis of Philosophy

   • Mihaela Neacsu

   Pages 67-100

5. The Disenchantment of Politics, and Morgenthau’s Leadership Theory

   • Mihaela Neacsu

   Pages 101-146

6. Closing the Openness: Morgenthau on Meaning, Tradition, and the Statesman’s Mission

   • Mihaela Neacsu

   Pages 147-174

7. Conclusion: Hans Morgenthau’s Discussion of Meaning, Disenchantment and Leadership

   • Mihaela Neacsu

   Pages 175-184

8. Back Matter

   Pages 185-199

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This book provides an innovative interpretation of Hans J. Morgenthau's contribution to international relations, and argues that the concepts of meaning, power as meaning imposition, disenchantment and re-enchantment are central to Morgenthau's theory.

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• international relations
• philosophy
• politics
• state

"Neasu's book is an informative study of Morgenthau's major concepts, which will provide considerable impetus for scholars and students committed to an advance in the elaboration of realism in general and Morgenthau's thought in particular."

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MIHAELA NEACSU is a Researcher in the Faculty of Social Science, The Open University, UK. She has worked as a newspaper reporter and television reporter and producer.

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