“It was the slave's continuing desire for recognition that was the motor which propelled history forward, not the idle complacency and unchanging self-identity of the master”
Quote by Francis Fukuyama
Work
The End of History and the Last Man
This book delves into the concept of the end of history, arguing that the evolution of political systems has reached its conclusion and that a final form of human society will emerge. The author examines the implications of this idea and its impact on human nature and the future of civilization. more
Author
Francis Fukuyama
Francis Fukuyama is a distinguished political scientist known for his contributions to political philosophy and international relations. His 1992 book, 'The End of History and the Last Man,' is a seminal work that argues for the culmination of political and ideological evolution in liberal democracy. Born on October 27, 1952, Fukuyama has a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has held academic positions at several leading institutions. more
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