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      Realist or utopian pacifist? Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the question of war Translated title: Realista ou pacifista utópico? Jean-Jacques Rousseau e a questão da guerra

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          ABSTRACT This study offers an in-depth exploration of Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s philosophy of international relations, an under-researched but crucial aspect of his political thought. We strongly argue that Rousseau understood the transformation of individuals into morally mature subjects as a process intimately intertwined with the development of a political community. According to Rousseau, this intricate connection cannot be fully grasped without considering the international society of states. The paper unpacks Rousseau’s contemplations on the dynamics of war, the mechanisms of peace, and the unique attributes of states. It provides an articulate argument that Rousseau does not adhere strictly to the doctrines of political realism or utopian pacifism. Rather, Rousseau carves out a nuanced viewpoint that transcends these conventional categorizations, offering a more complex and multifaceted understanding of the interconnectedness between domestic and international politics. In doing so, the paper’s analysis unveils a more thorough comprehension of Rousseau’s political philosophy, its roots, and its implications. It emphasizes his recognition of the internal and external forces influencing state behavior and his forward-looking ideas about international relations that anticipated later developments in the field. By emphasizing his enduring relevance, this study positions Rousseau as a pivotal figure whose ideas continue to resonate in contemporary debates surrounding international relations, contributing to our understanding of global politics.

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          RESUMO Este estudo oferece uma exploração aprofundada da filosofia das relações internacionais de Jean-Jacques Rousseau, um aspecto pouco pesquisado, mas crucial, de seu pensamento político. Argumentamos fortemente que Rousseau entendeu a transformação de indivíduos em sujeitos moralmente maduros como um processo intimamente entrelaçado com o desenvolvimento de uma comunidade política. De acordo com Rousseau, essa conexão intrincada não pode ser totalmente compreendida sem considerar a sociedade internacional de estados. O artigo desvenda as contemplações de Rousseau sobre a dinâmica da guerra, os mecanismos de paz e os atributos únicos dos estados. Ele fornece um argumento articulado de que Rousseau não adere estritamente às doutrinas do realismo político ou do pacifismo utópico. Em vez disso, Rousseau esculpe um ponto de vista matizado que transcende essas categorizações convencionais, oferecendo uma compreensão mais complexa e multifacetada da interconexão entre política doméstica e internacional. Ao fazer isso, a análise do artigo revela uma compreensão mais completa da filosofia política de Rousseau, suas raízes e suas implicações. Ele enfatiza seu reconhecimento das forças internas e externas que influenciam o comportamento do estado e suas ideias prospectivas sobre relações internacionais que anteciparam desenvolvimentos posteriores no campo. Ao enfatizar sua relevância duradoura, este estudo posiciona Rousseau como uma figura central cujas ideias continuam a ressoar em debates contemporâneos em torno das relações internacionais, contribuindo para nossa compreensão da política global.

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                Filosofia Unisinos
                Filos. Unisinos
                Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos - UNISINOS (São Leopoldo, RS, Brazil )
                1984-8234
                2024
                : 25
                : 3
                : e25308
                Affiliations
                [1] Dubai Emirate of Abu Dhabi orgnameZayed University orgdiv1College of Interdisciplinary Studies United Arab Emirates
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                https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1134-416X
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                S1984-82342024000300207 S1984-8234(24)02500300207
                10.4013/fsu.2024.253.08
                8e90b747-bd3b-4f0c-af95-7d1d110dc55a

                This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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                : 01 August 2024
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                Abbé de Saint-Pierre,Rousseau,war and peace,guerra e paz

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