Insights into the Innovation of International Relations Theory from the Perspective of Alexander Wendt

Abstract

Alexander Wendt is a representative figure of constructivism in international relations theory and has made distinctive achievements in theoretical innovation. In 1999, Wendt published Social Theory of International Politics, which focuses on expounding the constructivist theory. In 2015, he published another book, Quantum Mind and Social Science: Unifying Physical and Social Ontology, further expanding the depth of his basic theoretical research and the breadth of his applied theoretical research. This paper intends to analyze Wendt’s two theoretical innovation methods separated by 20 years and draw relevant insights.