End of History
Fukuyama references this philosophical concept in the social and cultural evolution of human civilization. In the book, he asserts that the warfare and revolutions that took place for most of the 20th century will reach a halt. In that, in the end, nations and humanity will have fewer causes to fight for on the same magnitude that they did before. Though the system of governance might change in the future, liberal democracy will be the dominant one in the long run.
Linear Progression of History
The author charts the sequence of social and political progressions that follow the same cycle through history. In the evolution of human society, liberal politics comes at the end after a series of different political ideologies. Through the communist and fascist policies, the trajectory of politics leads toward liberal democracy.
Democratic Peace Theory
The road toward democratic governments leads to the adoption of diplomatic ways to solve conflicts. Therefore, mature democracies seek to avoid armed conflicts and wars that destabilize societies. The theory goes hand in hand with the democratic states that motivate peace on a civil and national level.
Liberal Democracy
The main motif in the book is liberal democratic traditions that foster free speech, fair elections, and separation of power. Fukuyama delves into the idea of liberal democracy beyond the confines of western nations and politics. He assesses that the ideology outlives all other forms or systems of government in one way or another.
Religious Fundamentalism
Though Fukuyama asserts that the world is at the end of history, critics argue other forms of radicalism threatens liberal democracy. In the modern world, religious extremism has taken center stage in destabilizing democracy in different parts of the world. However, in the book the author underestimates the escalation of religious fundamentalism by minimizing the radicalism in the future.
