S. Molloy 
The Hidden History of Realism 
A Genealogy of Power Politics

Challenging the received notions of International Relations theory about a central tradition – Realism – Molloy demonstrates how a belief in a mode of theorization has distorted Realism, forcing the theory of power politics in IR into a paradigmatic strait-jacket that is simply inadequate and inappropriate to the task of encompassing its diversity.

Table of Content

Introduction: Cyclopean Theory versus Historical-Philosophical Theory Square Pegs and Round Holes: Forcing Realism into a Paradigm and Keeping it There Articulating Realism as Negation: A Counter-Memory of Realism’s Emergence E.H. Carr: Heretic of Power Politics The Realist Truths of Hans Morgenthau Nuancing Realism: Martin Wight, Power Politics and International Society The Retreat from the Real: Kenneth Waltz and International System Conclusion: To the Realists.

About the author

SEÁN MOLLOY is the Lecturer in International Relations Theory at the University of Glasgow, UK.