批判实在论:作为一种元理论的国际关系理论

Metatheory Research in International Relations: From the View of Critical Realism

元理论内涵包括本体论、认识论和研究方法(逻辑)。作为一种新近兴起的哲学流派,批判实在论为国际关系提供了一种新的元理论立场。在本体论上,批判实在论持客观分层的社会本体观;在认识论上,持主观的相对主义认识论,但又坚持判断理性主义;在研究方法(逻辑)上,采取多因果的回溯分析法。国际关系中的批判实在论以"突现"理论为基础,重新理解层次分析法、国家和施动者—结构等国际关系研究中的核心方法和概念,推动了国际关系研究的发展。

Metatheory contains ontology,epistemology and research ( logic) method. Critical Realism is a new philosophical thought which is different from dominant metatheory in international relations. Critical Realism's ontology is objective stratification of social reality. On the other hand,Epistemologically,Critical Realism follows relativism and judgmental rationalism. Its logical method is multi-causal analysis. Based on emergence theory,Critical Realism rethinks level of analysis,the nation and agent-structure problem,and promotes the development of international relations theory.