THE CONCEPT OF HUMAN NATURE BY THUCYDIDES AND THE THEORYOF HEGEMONIC WAR BY ROBERT GILPIN
Abstract
The article is aimed at proving the incorrectness of using R. Gilpin’s structural method for explaining the theoretical aspect of History by Thucydides. The author analysed the concept of human nature by the ancient Greek historian and studied The Theory of Hegemonic War by R. Gilpin. The method of structural realism was employed for the analysis. The analysis revealed the key error made by R. Gilpin in determining the basic aspiration of Thucydidian human nature; thus, it was concluded that the structural approach should not be used when analysing the text of Thucydides. The theoretical relevance of the article lies in proving the incorrectness of using some methods of modern political realism to study classical texts. The article is addressed to historians and political scientists who study the modern theory of international relations.
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