Week 7

Basic Theories: Liberalism

Session 13:  Liberalism I

Required readings:

  • Kant, Immanuel, Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Sketch, [1795]. Read the first and second sections (containing the preliminary and definitive articles, respectively) and the First Supplement.

Recommended readings:

  • Chan, Steve (2010). “Progress in the Democratic Peace Research Agenda.” In The International Studies Encyclopedia. Oxford Reference/Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Owen, John M. “How Liberalism Produces Democratic Peace.” International Security 19, no.2, (1994): 87-125.

Juan Gris, Ace of Clubs and Four of Diamonds, 1915. Oil on board, 30.48 × 16.51 cm. National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. Public domain.

Session 14: Liberalism II

Required readings:

  • Doyle, Michael W. “Liberalism and World Politics.” American Political Science Review 80, no.4 (1986): 1151-1169.

Recommended readings:

  • Lake, David A., Martin, Lisa L., & Risse, Thomas. Challenges to the liberal order: Reflections on international organization. International Organization, 75(2), (2021), 225-257.
  • Doyle, Michael W. “Liberalism and World Politics.” American Political Science Review 80, no.4 (1986): 1151-1169.
  • Joppke, Christian. “Why Liberal States Accept Unwanted Immigration.” World Politics 50, no. 2 (1998): 266-293.