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Dr. Shannon Brincat explains critical theory, distinguishing it from other approaches to international relations. He traces the history of the paradigm and its primary concern with power relations. He also discusses his interest in finding synthesis with other theoretical approaches.
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Chapter 1: Can You Outline What is Meant by Critical Theory?
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Chapter 2: How Did the Theory Emerge? What Are the Central Tenets?
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Chapter 3: How Does Critical Theory Prove Useful in International Relations? What Kinds of Issues Might it Help us to Understand More Clearly?
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Chapter 4: How Has the Debate Between Critical Theory and More "Conventional" International Relations Theories Played out in IR Scholarship?
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Chapter 5: How Do Paradigms Inform the Methodological Choices Researchers Make in International Relations? Why Does it Matter Which Position You Take?
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Chapter 6: Can You Tell Us About a Piece of Research You Have Conducted That Demonstrates the Importance of Theory?
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Chapter 7: What Key Thinkers or Theories Have Most Inspired You and Why?
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Chapter 8: How Has the Field of International Relations Research Changed in Recent Years? What Developments Do You Consider Most Significant?
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Chapter 9: Do You See International Relations as Being Ahead of or Behind the Curve in Terms of Innovation in Research and Research Methods?
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Chapter 10: What New Research Directions Do You Find Most Exciting? Where Would You Like to Take Your Own Research?
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Chapter 11: What Tips or Advice Would You Give to Students Who Are New to Political Philosophy?
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