2 papers done

I happily concluded my second paper. I had to discuss the extent of the conflict between the cosmopolitan and communitarian conceptions of global duty. I found this paper to be a little easier to write and it involved more ‘me’ in the work. I really enjoyed thinking about the different philosophy’s - Kant or Hegel - peaceful society and universal morals or community values and self-determination. I discovered, beyond the fundamental struggle between these two normative International Relations theories, that Individual vs. Community ‘First’ debate may be much bigger than this paper. I am thinking of how it may apply to my third essay in my Nationalism course and ultimately my dissertation. The trick will be, however, to find a new angle on an old debate.