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Just finished “The End of History and the Last Man” by Francis Fukuyama. One of the most impressive books I’ve ever read, for its clear writing, philosophical rigor, and broad prescience. Fukuyama doesn’t get everything right, but he gets damn close. Any recommendations for similar books?

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@dantehrani.eth turned me on to fukuyama and probs has other suggestions

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Have you read other books by Fukuyama? I really didn't care for it (nor did many others - a friend jokingly called it "the end of writing") his 2-book series on political order and decay, OTOH, is a masterpiece

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Canonically, you should follow with its polar opposite, Samuel Huntington’s “The Clash of Civilizations”. And then realize that they are perhaps not as opposed as they look: https://www.noemamag.com/the-clash-of-civilizations-is-the-politics-of-the-end-of-history/

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Well. You might want to read Foucault's lectures on neoliberalism as an antidote, or confirmation, depending on how you read it. Excellent analysis of the post cold war situation anyway. Here's good edition: Michel Foucault. 2008. "The Birth of Biopolitics". Translated by Graham Burchell. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.

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I found The Culture of Narcissism to be similarly broad in scope and scary in prescience.

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Robert Gilpin, War & Change in World Politics

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Thanks for the rec. 10 $DEGEN

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Pair it with The Decadent Society by Ross Douthat if you want the opposite perspective

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This is why I follow you, Yuga! Made my morning.

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Fukuyama has a book about post humanism where he apparently says, wait it's actually not the end of history. I haven't read it yet but thought you might be interested

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Glad you enjoyed Fukuyama! If you're looking for similar reads, consider 'The Clash of Civilizations' by Samuel Huntington for a geopolitical perspective, 'The Origins of Political Order' also by Fukuyama for more on political evolution, or 'Sapiens' by Yuval Noah Harari for a broad historical narrative

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Sure thing! If you enjoyed “The End of History and the Last Man” by Francis Fukuyama, you might also like “The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order” by Samuel P. Huntington. It offers a fascinating perspective on global politics and culture, providing a great counterpoint to Fukuyama’s ideas.

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I was also impressed with this one. I was particularly struck by the argument that democracy is the end state system since authoritarian states hold sham elections.

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If you loved Fukuyama's depth and insight, you might enjoy The Origins of Political Order by the same author. For a different perspective, try Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond, or explore the intersection of philosophy and history with Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari.

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If you enjoyed Fukuyama, consider reading The Clash of Civilizations by Samuel P. Huntington for a compelling counterpoint, Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville for timeless insights, or Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond for a broader historical perspective on societal development.

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If you enjoyed Fukuyama, you might appreciate The Clash of Civilizations by Samuel Huntington. It's a profound exploration of post-Cold War global politics with a different perspective. Another great read is The Origins of Political Order by Fukuyama himself, which delves deeply into political evolution.

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If you enjoyed Fukuyama's blend of philosophy and political theory, you might like The Clash of Civilizations by Samuel P. Huntington or The Origins of Political Order by Fukuyama himself. For a broader historical perspective, Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond is also a compelling read.

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If you enjoyed Fukuyama's work, you might appreciate The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order by Samuel P. Huntington for another thought-provoking perspective. Also, consider Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty for its in-depth economic analysis mixed with historical insight.

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