The Purpose of American Politics
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The Purpose of American Politics is a 1960 book by political theorist Hans Morgenthau that examines the moral foundations, historical development, and guiding principles of the United States’ role in world affairs.
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| The Purpose of American Politics canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Purpose of American Politics Context triple: [Hans Morgenthau, notableWork, The Purpose of American Politics]
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A.
American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony
American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony is a political science book by Samuel P. Huntington that analyzes the recurring tensions between American ideals and political institutions throughout U.S. history.
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B.
Democracy and Its Critics
Democracy and Its Critics is a major work of political theory by Robert A. Dahl that systematically examines, defends, and refines the principles and practice of modern democracy against its main philosophical challenges.
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C.
A Preface to Democratic Theory
A Preface to Democratic Theory is a foundational political science book by Robert A. Dahl that analyzes and critiques existing models of democracy while proposing a more realistic, pluralist framework for democratic governance.
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D.
The Civic Culture
The Civic Culture is a seminal political science book that analyzes how citizens’ attitudes and political participation shape stable democratic systems.
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E.
The Great Political Superstition
"The Great Political Superstition" is an essay by Herbert Spencer that critiques blind faith in governmental authority and challenges the belief that the state is inherently a force for good.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Purpose of American Politics Target entity description: The Purpose of American Politics is a 1960 book by political theorist Hans Morgenthau that examines the moral foundations, historical development, and guiding principles of the United States’ role in world affairs.
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A.
American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony
American Politics: The Promise of Disharmony is a political science book by Samuel P. Huntington that analyzes the recurring tensions between American ideals and political institutions throughout U.S. history.
-
B.
Democracy and Its Critics
Democracy and Its Critics is a major work of political theory by Robert A. Dahl that systematically examines, defends, and refines the principles and practice of modern democracy against its main philosophical challenges.
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C.
A Preface to Democratic Theory
A Preface to Democratic Theory is a foundational political science book by Robert A. Dahl that analyzes and critiques existing models of democracy while proposing a more realistic, pluralist framework for democratic governance.
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D.
The Civic Culture
The Civic Culture is a seminal political science book that analyzes how citizens’ attitudes and political participation shape stable democratic systems.
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E.
The Great Political Superstition
"The Great Political Superstition" is an essay by Herbert Spencer that critiques blind faith in governmental authority and challenges the belief that the state is inherently a force for good.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ |
| academicField | international relations ⓘ |
| associatedWithConcept |
American exceptionalism
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national purpose ⓘ realism in international relations ⓘ |
| author | Hans Morgenthau ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| discipline | political science ⓘ |
| discusses |
American constitutional tradition
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democracy and foreign policy ⓘ limits of power in international politics ⓘ relationship between domestic values and external conduct ⓘ |
| examines |
guiding principles of American foreign policy
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historical development of the United States ⓘ relationship between power and morality in politics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
moral responsibilities of the United States as a great power
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tension between national interest and moral principles ⓘ |
| format | print ⓘ |
| genre |
international relations literature
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political theory ⓘ |
| hasAuthor |
Hans Morgenthau
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surface form:
Hans J. Morgenthau
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| hasAuthorOccupation |
Hans Morgenthau
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surface form:
Hans Morgenthau – international relations scholar
Hans Morgenthau – political theorist ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
Cold War
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surface form:
Cold War era
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| intendedAudience |
general educated readership interested in American politics
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scholars of international relations ⓘ students of political science ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
American politics
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United States foreign policy ⓘ moral foundations of politics ⓘ political ethics ⓘ role of the United States in world affairs ⓘ |
| notableFor |
linking American national identity to foreign policy goals
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moral critique of American political practice ⓘ systematic analysis of the idea of a national purpose ⓘ |
| perspective | realist approach to international politics ⓘ |
| placeInAuthorWork | later work in Morgenthau’s career ⓘ |
| publicationDecade | 1960s ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1960 ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor |
Politics Among Nations
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Scientific Man vs. Power Politics ⓘ |
| timePeriodDiscussed |
19th-century American expansion
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20th-century American foreign policy ⓘ founding of the United States ⓘ |
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