ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces Wilson and Wilsonianism, providing Wilson’s background and addressing his philosophies of foreign affairs. It starts by establishing Wilson’s significance and overviewing the legacy of Wilsonian internationalism, while defining Wilsonianism as a theory of international relations. It then moves to Wilson’s early biography, while summarizing his career as a professor of political science, his term as president of Princeton, and then his political career as governor of New Jersey, and his domestic achievements as president of the United States. It concludes by summarizing his philosophies of the U.S. presidency, foreign policy, and the role of his Christianity in shaping his policy.
