The End of History and the Last Man by Francis Fukuyama • …

The End of History and the Last Man by Francis Fukuyama

• The book, published in paperback on January 1, 1992, spans 464 pages.
• It contends that liberal democracy may not be the most effective system for resolving all social conflicts.
• Democracy is most effective in resolving disputes between interest groups that share common values, particularly in economic conflicts.
• Non-economic conflicts, such as those involving inherited social status and nationality, present greater challenges for democratic resolution.
• The author posits that humanity has reached a pivotal historical moment, signaling the end of a post-war era and ideological evolution, with Western liberal democracy as the ultimate governance model.