Francis Fukuyama
An American political scientist known for his book 'The End of History and the Last Man', which argued for the triumph of liberal democracy.
Quotes by Francis Fukuyama
What we may be witnessing is not just the end of the Cold War, or the passing of a particular period of postwar history, but the end of history as such: that is, the end point of mankind's ideological evolution and the universalization of Western liberal democracy as the final form of human government.
The state is not a neutral arbiter but an arena of conflict.
Liberal democracy may be the only form of government that is not only just but also stable.
The desire for recognition, the thymos, is the motor of history.
Good government is not just about having the right institutions, but also about having the right culture.
The problem with democracy is that it is not self-sustaining.
Trust is the most important social capital.
The quality of a society's institutions is ultimately determined by the quality of its culture.
The most important political struggle in the world today is not between capitalism and communism, but between good governance and bad governance.
Strong states are necessary for economic development, but they can also be a source of tyranny.
The rule of law is not just about laws, but about the institutions that enforce them.
Accountability is the key to good governance.
The decline of political institutions is a major threat to democracy.
The future of democracy depends on our ability to adapt our institutions to new challenges.
The problem with identity politics is that it fragments society.
The desire for dignity is a fundamental human need.
National identity is a powerful force, for good and for ill.
The challenge for liberal democracy is to accommodate diverse identities without fragmenting the polity.
Technology is not destiny, but it shapes our choices.
The biotechnology revolution poses profound ethical challenges.