Patrick Thaddeus Jackson. (2016). The Conduct of Inquiry in International Relations: Philosophy of Science and Its Implications for the Study of World Politics. London, Routledge 2nd Edition 272 p.

Abstract

         This article is a review of a book entitled “The Conduct of Inquiry in International Relations:  Philosophy of Science and Its Implications for the Study of World Politics'' written by Patrick Thaddeus Jackson Patrick discusses four types of philosophical wagers:  1.Neopositivism 2.Critical Realism 3.Analyticism and 4.Reflexivity. These wagers are used as positions to pursue knowledge in international relations that is one of social sciences approaches.