All theory is assumption laden

IR theory cannot provide 'right' answers. Dealing with complex human systems of which the investigative researchers and theorisers are part. The ideas and concepts that make up theory are contestable, not definitive.

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Themes & Theories in International Relations
1. Theory & theorising
D. Philosophy of knowledge
Post-positivism/post-naturalism
All theory is assumption laden
Ambiguity
Facts 'by human agreement'
Knowledge integral to power
No objectivity of knowledge
No objectivity of observations
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