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This 47 page paper provides twelve distinct essays. The paper is divided rather evenly to address the following questions provided by a student: What are the functions that a good theory should fulfill? According to the criteria set out by James Rosenau in thinking theory thoroughly, would you describe yourself as a theoretical thinker ? Briefly outline the arguments of those realists who root their theory in pessimistic view of human nature. Discuss the contemporary relevance of Immanuel Kant and his three preconditions of "Perpetual Peace." Discuss the standard of liberalism. In what ways could aspects of liberalism be used to justify the US intervention in Iraq in 2003/2004? Explain the realist conception of the "balance of Power" and discuss how balance of power logic can be applied to the current crisis over Iranian nuclear ambitions. How valid is the assumption that actors behave rationally? Outline world system theory as put forward by Immanuel Wallerstein. Briefly examine and explain the Marxist critique of capitalism, and how according to Marx it was destined to collapse. In the context of structuralism do you as an individual benefit form the current capitalist world order? In you opinion, which theory best explains the world around us today? Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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good theory should fulfill basic functions. One of the primary functions of a theory is to "represent certain aspects of reality as accurately as possible" (Agassi & Cohen, p.250). Obviously,
theories are not proofs, but they should be closely aligned with reality. The first function of a theory is related to observation and the provisions of organization (Schneider, Gruman &
Coutts, 2005). A theory, first and foremost, should provide structure. The second function of a theory is related to hypothesis testing and the purpose of this is to provide direction
(Schneider, Gruman & Coutts, 2005). Here, what is at issue is the discovery of new alliances and relationships that have not been seen before. The third function of a theory
is to guide intervention (Schneider, Gruman & Coutts, 2005). Authors provide an example and claim that medical research is conducted in order to come up with interventions and not just
for the sake of research (Schneider, Gruman & Coutts, 2005). In other words, theories can provide knowledge, but a good theory provides strategies for change. In examining the functions of
theory along with theoretical models, do the paradigms meet the applicable criteria? First, in respect to realism, does the theory in question provide organization, direction and intervention strategies? First, realism
is aligned with the suggestions that individual states are controlled by people who have a "will to power" (Mearsheimer, 2002). Each state has its own goals and desires independent of
other states. In some way, the model of realism meets the criteria as it provides organization. Realism does allow for a model that is applicable to all states and
this model is further simple and easily applied. Second, the theory does provide a sense of purpose or direction. In using this paradigm, one can examine individual states and their
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