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In By way of an introduction, Fukuyama begins by discussing the emergence of liberal democracy. He believe that the emergence of liberal democracy was only received a consensus concerning legitimacy due to the fact that liberal democracy conquered rival ideologies; most recently communism, but fascism and monarchism as well (Fukuyama. F.1992.p1). Furthermore, Fukuyama stated in his article that he believed that a liberal democracy was the final plug in humankind’s ideological progression due to the fact that it is free from internal contradictions.

The development of the human race is based on evolution, the same way liberal democracy is; human society has evolved from a once simple tribal based system, all the way through to liberal democracy …show more content…

However, despite that, both cannot explain humankinds striving for liberal democracy. As population grew, and literacy levels raised its evident that the struggle for recognition is what is driving mankind for liberal democracy. The need for pride in self worth, recognizing autonym as free individuals, due to the fact the former provides a defective form of recognition (Fukuyama. F.P.8). A concept not only seen in economics and politics but religion as well due to what is known now as the ‘art of association’ developed by Tocqueville. Societies based on ethnicity or religion fall short of the universal principles on which the liberal state is based, however some like the Protestant entrepreneurs work also under the sake of recognition (Fukuyama. F.P.8). Asian countries furthermore strive not solely for material satisfaction but recognition from society; mainly family members.

Liberal democracies neutralize the world map and have less incentive for war since all nations recognize the others legitimacy; it replaces the irrational desire to be the best with the rational ideal of being equal. Therefore, a world in which liberal democracy flourishes are one in which the prevalence of war decreases (Fukuyama.

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