Beyond rationalist orthodoxy : towards a complex concept of the self in IPE

摘要: In this thesis I investigate the intellectual foundations of International Political Economy (IPE) in order to develop a more complex account agency than that currently provided subject field by neoclassical economics. particular, focus on thought Adam Smith, whose ideas are gaining interest IPE owing an increasing recognition his seminal contribution field. secondary debate influences, distance from peers Scottish Enlightenment and ongoing influence across social sciences. also analyse William James, argue similarly influential concept offers view self is complimentary Smith’s account. suggest framework these thinkers provide can present critical theorists with alternative reductive employed unable countenance such their implicit acceptance analytical separation economics politics became institutionalised after Methodenstreit. obscured commitment normative interventionism, which threatens reiterate universalist claims they seek challenge.