Ethics and International Relations: A Tragic Perspective (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108825160)

Lebow demonstrates that foreign policies consistent with generally accepted ethical norms are more likely to succeed, and those at odds with them to fail. Constructing original data sets and analyzing multiple case studies, Lebow makes an empirical case for ethics in international relations. His approach looks to create a productive dialogue between those who ask primarily 'ought' questions and those who pose 'is' questions. The former want to establish appropriate criteria for the behaviour of state and non-state actors and the discourses that lead to their policy decisions, whereas scholars who pose 'is' questions are concerned with how political actors behave and the principles and assumptions that might explain their behaviour. Lebow bridges the gap between 'is' and 'ought' questions by making an instrumental argument in favour of ethical foreign policy. He examines policymaking as well as policy, offering ethical guidelines for policymaking that are likely to result in more successful policies.

Author: Richard Ned LeBow
ISBN-10: 1108825168
ISBN-13: 9781108825160
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2020
Pages: 270
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2021