Francis Fukuyama

Francis Fukuyama is a political theorist known for his ideas on the end of history, suggesting that liberal democracy represents the pinnacle of political development. He argues that history is shaped by ideological struggles, and the triumph of liberal values signifies a resolution to these conflicts. His work explores themes of political legitimacy, authority, and power, balancing between idealism (aspirations for better governance) and realism (pragmatic political conditions). Fukuyama's speculative philosophy of history posits that human societies evolve through stages, culminating in systems that prioritize individual rights and democratic governance as universally legitimate.