The End of History and the Last Man

Author: Francis Fukuyama
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is one of the most representative works of the renowned American scholar Francis Fukuyama and is also one of the classic works of contemporary world philosophy and social sciences. It comprehensively discusses the changes that occurred in social ideologies, moral and ethical concepts, and the models of civilizational evolution during the second half of the 20th century under the rapid development of technology. Starting from Hegel's philosophy, it re-proposes and elaborates the sociological concept of "the end of history," arguing that after this point, the ideas of "freedom and democracy" have become common sense for social progress and have been widely accepted by the world. Regardless of the social form people are in, the realization of this human concept is irreversible. Fukuyama also analyzes and discusses the issue of "posthuman" after the development of "freedom and democracy" reaches its peak, expressing profound concerns about this historical perspective.