
Honor, Deterrence, and Peace
Power Problems
Introduction
Richard Ned Lebeau is a Professor of International Political Theory at King's College, London. His book A Cultural Theory of International Relations presents his constructivist theory of political order and international relations. The Greeks placed equal emphasis on what they called thumos, generally translated as spirit in English; it refers to the universal human desire for self-esteem. We all want to feel good about ourselves by excelling in activities valued by our peer group or society.
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