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Теоретични проблеми на реализма и идеализма в политиката (или интереси и ценности в политиката)
Theoretical problems of realism and idealism in politics (or interests and values in politics)

Author(s): Blaga Blagoeva
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Political Theory, Political Sciences, Political behavior, Political psychology, Comparative politics
Published by: Висше училище по сигурност и икономика (ВУСИ)
Keywords: realism; idealism; politics; interests; values

Summary/Abstract: In the study, an overview was made of the different interpretations of political realism and political idealism from the point of view of defining the importance of values and interests in politics. The main arguments in the theoretical dispute "interests versus values" are systematized and the author's position in the debate is proposed. The specifics of national interests and their theoretical interpretation in the scientific literature are examined.

  • Issue Year: VIII/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 98-118
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Bulgarian