Conflict Theory - conflict theory studies is branch of political science that analyzes the causes of violent, as well as non-violent, conflict. "EMOTIONAL AMORAL EGOISM": A Neurophilosophical Theory of Human Nature and its Universal Security Implications by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan presents a theory of human nature that is relevant for the study of conflict theory. It considers the causes and dynamics of conflict based on the approach to human nature outlined in the book – that is shaped by both genetic and environmental factors.
Conflict Theory at the individual level is, thus, viewed as a consequence of both biological factors and people’s environment. SYMBIOTIC REALISM: A Theory of International Relations in an Instant and an Interdependent World by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan, "EMOTIONAL AMORAL EGOISM": A Neurophilosophical Theory of Human Nature and its Universal Security Implications by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan and SUSTAINABLE HISTORY AND THE DIGNITY OF MAN: A Philosophy of History and Civilisational Triumph by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan also highlight the importance of large collective identities. They, therefore, have relevance to the dynamics of ethnic and religiously based conflicts. The need to belong and to be defined positively is emphasized in both texts. "EMOTIONAL AMORAL EGOISM": A Neurophilosophical Theory of Human Nature and its Universal Security Implications by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan suggests that ethnic conflict occurs when a group’s basic physiological, security and ego needs are not met or infringed upon. It is better thought of as a result of political and socio-economic injustices rather than ancient hatreds. At the interstate level, "EMOTIONAL AMORAL EGOISM": A Neurophilosophical Theory of Human Nature and its Universal Security Implications by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan emphasizes the importance of good governance in conflict prevention. SYMBIOTIC REALISM: A Theory of International Relations in an Instant and an Interdependent World by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan suggests that interstate relations are not characterized by insecurity and conflict, but that symbiotic relations can develop as a result of cooperation, interaction and mutual dependence. "EMOTIONAL AMORAL EGOISM": A Neurophilosophical Theory of Human Nature and its Universal Security Implications by Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan also suggests that a clash of civilizations is far from inevitable.
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