Kenneth W. Thompson, The Prophet of Norms: Thought and Practice (The Palgrave Macmillan History of International Thought)

The aim of this book is to capture, the international thought and practice of Kenneth W. Thompson. His career embodied three roles in which he revealed his thoughts and practice: as a facilitator of space for encouraging debates, scholarship and practice; as an educator; and most importantly as a theorist of international relations. This book canvases the thoughts and practices of Kenneth W. Thompson, who has contributed a 'public philosophy' of multidimensional and interdisciplinary ideas and practices. Drawing on interviews with Thompson and those surrounding him, this work is organized around the three dimensions of Thompson's public philosophy: theory, education, and politics. These three pillars show how Thompson's ideas establish a system of thought that not only helps in understanding the human condition during the Cold War but also enlightens humanity at large to navigate and make decisions in the public sphere. Most importantly, his theories help the world, in his own words, 'move civilization ahead.' "This book canvases the thoughts and practices of Kenneth W. Thompson, who has contributed a 'public philosophy' of multidimensional and interdisciplinary ideas and practices. Drawing on interviews with Thompson and those surrounding him, this work is organized around the three dimensions of Thompson's public philosophy: theory, education, and politics. These three pillars show how Thompson's ideas establish a system of thought that not only helps in understanding the human condition during the Cold War but also enlightens humanity at large to navigate and make decisions in the public sphere. Most importantly, his theories help the world, in his own words, 'move civilization ahead.'"--Publisher's website Front Matter....Pages i-xiv A Profile....Pages 1-35 Front Matter....Pages 37-37 Theory and Practice....Pages 39-55 Exercising Practice....Pages 57-82 Front Matter....Pages 83-83 Pillars of Education....Pages 85-97 Practicing Education....Pages 99-117 Front Matter....Pages 119-119 Politics and International Relations....Pages 121-153 Practicing Statecraft....Pages 155-173 Summation....Pages 175-182 Back Matter....Pages 183-207