Document Type : Research Paper
Author
Associate Professor of Philosophy, Islamic Azad University (Northern Tehran Unit
Abstract
The question posed in the present article is that, in spite of the claim posed by Fukuyama himself, how much his "end of history" may be of a Hegelian origin. In this article, as an introduction, some points will be discussed concerning "end" including "end of history"; then, Fukuyama's idea will be discussed on the basis of his The End of History and the Last Man. Then, as required by the context of article, the author will reflect upon Kojève's interpretation of Hegel; finally, he will return to the main question of the article, criticize Fukuyama's claim for Hegelian origin, and mention differences between him and Hegel.
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