The force of prescriptions

摘要: How do norms influence choices in social life? Conceptual distinctions among types of and suggestions the work Hobbes, Hume, Durkheim help us investigate greater detail “woolly” concept regimes international relations. When we disaggregate “set explicit implicit norms, rules, decisionmaking procedures” a given issue area focus on conceptual links between principles (norms), actions, gain an understanding role life that is more comprehensive than provided by traditional accounts. Furthermore, placing present regime discussion within wider philosophical traditions enables to develop critical approach building theory sciences, since use as explanatory devices challenges predominant positivist outlook several important respects.