CAR601 War and Peace: Theoretical and Philosophical Foundations

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This seminar provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the main political theories regarding war and peace in international relations, with a special focus on these theories’ views on the causes of war, approaches to peace, and the resolution of international conflicts. It examines the Realist, Liberal Internationalist, and Marxian theories of war and peace, outlining the philosophical foundations of each theory, its main postulates, and the empirical evidence that supports or contradicts its predictions. It also provides an overview of other International Relations theories, mainly Critical Theory and Constructivist Theory.