Author Question: Why, in Tickner's opinion, is the traditional realism of Morgenthau inadequate for the problems of ... (Read 265 times)

humphriesbr@me.com · **on:** Sep 10, 2018

Why, in Tickner's opinion, is the traditional realism of Morgenthau inadequate for the problems of the contemporary world?

a. because power has become irrelevant
b. because war is no longer an important issue in international politics
c. because women now dominate the field of international politics, and they have a different perspective
d. because the world faces a set of interdependent problems that require cooperative rather than zero-sum solutions
e. because traditional realism emphasizes the role of cooperation in the establishment of international relations

Question 2

Which of the following statements best characterizes the difference in how the concept of human nature is perceived by Morgenthau and Tickner?

a. They do not differ greatly on their perceptions of human nature.
b. Morgenthau is more optimistic than Tickner about the potential for positive change in human nature over time.
c. Morgenthau perceives it to be objectively given and unchanging, whereas Tickner views it as subjective and variable over time.
d. Tickner perceives biological differences to be more important to an understanding of human nature than does Morgenthau.
e. While acknowledging the importance of gender differences, Morgenthau perceives the masculine characteristics of human nature to be more relevant for analysis because most political leaders are men. Tickner believes both feminine and masculine characteristics need to be taken into account.