Rhetoric of Inquiry in International Relations - A Hermeneutic Investigation Into Forms of Argumentation in

This book argues that our current lack of recognising and understanding the different forms meta-theorising takes, hampers the ways in which fruitful engagement between meta-theories can be conducted.

List of contents

Introduction  Chapter 1 - Three Images of Meta-Theory in International Relations: Reflexive Engagement, Scholasticism, and Paradigmatism  Chapter 2 - The Rhetoric of Inquiry: On the Relation Between Form and Content in IR Meta-Theory  Chapter 3 - Logics of Argumentation: Monism, Pluralism, Displacement and Diversity  Chapter 4 - Styles of Argumentation: Dogmatism, Pragmatics, Deconstruction and Hermeneutics  Chapter 5 - Meta-Theorising and Competing Conceptions Of 'The Real'  Chapter 6 - understanding and the ethos of conversation  Conclusion

About the author

Torsten Michel is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Bristol. His main research interests lie in IR (meta-)theory, particularly focussing on the role and nature of ontology, rhetoric and translation in (meta-)theoretical debates. He has published widely in leading journals including the Review of International Studies and the European Journal of International Relations and authored a number of book chapters on various aspects of meta-theoretical practice in International Relations.

Summary

This book argues that our current lack of recognising and understanding the different forms meta-theorising takes, hampers the ways in which fruitful engagement between meta-theories can be conducted.

Product details

• Authors: Torsten Michel, Torsten (University of Bristol Michel
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2023
• EAN: 9780367703981
• ISBN: 978-0-367-70398-1
• No. of pages: 196
• Series: New International Relations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, International Relations