科目ナンバー

JU-LA3-006S,JU-IN3-015S,JU-IL3-009S

履修条件・関連科目等

There are no strict prerequisites for this course. However, it is helpful for students to have a basic understanding of international relations and Western political thought. Basic English-speaking skills are also recommended to support class participation and discussion.

授業で使用する言語

英語

授業で使用する言語（その他の言語）

授業の概要

This course examines not only major political thinkers in international relations but also the broader history of ideas that have shaped the field. It introduces both Western and non‑Western traditions of international political thought. In addition, the course includes a focus on Japanese thinkers in international relations, making it relevant and accessible to both international and Japanese students.

科目目的

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a range of intellectual frameworks for understanding international politics and international relations, and to familiarize them with key ideas and thinkers—from classical traditions to contemporary debates—in international political thought.

In addition, the course aims to deepen students’ understanding of the historical development of international political thought and its relevance to contemporary issues in global politics.

到達目標

The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of the historical ideas and political thought that have shaped international relations. To succeed in this class, students are expected to cultivate a critical approach to analyzing these ideas and their relevance to global politics.

授業計画と内容

1. Introduction: What is International Political Thought?
2. Order and Justice in International Society
3. History of Ideas in International Relations: Idealism (morality) and Realism (power)
4. Athenian Democracy and War: Thucydides
5. Christian Pacifism and Just War Theory: Thomas Aquinas
6. Modern European State, the Society of States and International Law: Grotius
7. Realism- State, Power and State of Nature: Machiavelli and Hobbes
8. Liberalism- Enlightenment and Perpetual Peace: Rousseau and Kant
9. Socialism and International Political Economy: Marx
10. State Sovereignty and (Non)Intervention: J. S. Mill
11. Global Justice- Justice beyond Borders?: Liberal? Cosmopolitan? Communitarian?
Rawls, Pogge and Walzer
12. Critical, Feminist and Postcolonial Understandings in International Relations
13. Nonwestern Political Thought of International Relations: Islamic and Asian Perspectives
(including Japanese thinkers such as Chomin Nakae, Kanzo Uchimura, etc.
14: Review: Beyond "Western" International Political Thought

授業時間外の学修の内容

指定したテキストやレジュメを事前に読み込むこと

授業時間外の学修の内容（その他の内容等）

To prepare for each class, students are required to read the handouts in advance. This means completing the assigned readings and coming ready to participate in class discussions.

After each class, students are encouraged to reflect on the discussion and continue developing their own informed opinions on the topics covered.

授業時間外の学修に必要な時間数／週

・毎週１回の授業が半期（前期または後期）または通年で完結するもの。１週間あたり４時間の学修を基本とします。
・毎週２回の授業が半期（前期または後期）で完結するもの。１週間あたり８時間の学修を基本とします。

成績評価の方法・基準

成績評価の方法・基準（備考）

課題や試験のフィードバック方法

授業時間内で講評・解説の時間を設ける

課題や試験のフィードバック方法（その他の内容等）

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容

ディスカッション、ディベート

アクティブ・ラーニングの実施内容（その他の内容等）

授業におけるICTの活用方法

実施しない

授業におけるICTの活用方法（その他の内容等）

実務経験のある教員による授業

いいえ

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験の内容

【実務経験有の場合】実務経験に関連する授業内容

テキスト・参考文献等

【Text】
No textbook will be used for this course. Instead, I will provide students with a range of reading materials, including handouts, articles, and academic papers.

【Reference books】
Mark V. Kauppi and Paul R. Viotti, The Global Philosophers: World Politics in Western Thought, NY: Lexington Books, 1992.
David Boucher, Political Theories of International Relations: From Thucydides to the Present, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998.
Chris Brown, Sovereignty, Rights and Justice: International Political Theory Today, Oxford: Polity, 2002.
Chris Brown, Terry Nardin and Nicholas Rengger (eds.), International Relations in Political Thought: Texts from the Ancient Greeks to the First World War, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2002.
Edward Keene, International Political Thought: A Historical Introduction, Oxford: Polity Press, 2005.

その他特記事項

Students are strongly encouraged to engage with current global issues in international relations through the lens of international political thought and the history of ideas. You are expected to deepen your interest in both political thought and international relations by applying these perspectives to contemporary debates.
In addition, the course aims to foster the development of a “global citizen” identity, encouraging students to think critically about their role and responsibilities in an interconnected world.

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