Christian approaches to international affairs
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Christian approaches to international affairs
Palgrave Macmillan, 2012
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-208) and index
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Description
Troy analyses how the understanding of religion in Realism and the English School helps in working towards the greater good in international relations, studying religion within the overall framework of international affairs and the field of peace studies.
Table of Contents
Preface PART I: Religion in the International Realm 1 The power of the 'legions not always visible on parade' 1.1 Realism, the English School, and religion 1.2 Outline of the book 1.3 The ambivalence of religion 2 The resurgence of religion in global politics 2.1 The sociology of religion 2.2 Religion and conflict 2.3 Religion and (un-)civil society 3 The Christian context: religion as being 3.1 Religion and power 3.2 Mimesis and the Decalogue 3.3 The challenge of a personal God PART II Theoretical Implications 4 The unending struggle: in and outside the box 4.1 MacIntyre's narrative theory 4.2 The narrative logic of suicide terrorism 4.3 Constructivism 5 The English School: modes of society 5.1 'From international to world society' 5.2 Pluralism, world society and religion 5.3 Diversity and religious actors 6 Realism: overcoming evil 6.1 Evil and pessimism or virtues? 6.2 The katechon and the lesser evil 6.3 Religious roots of 20th century Realism PART III Conclusion 7 Another notion of religion in world politics 7.1 Theorizing religion and international relations 7.2 Three cases for the better 7.3 Thinking different of religion in global politics
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