The article reflects on the ideological shifts observed at the end of the 20th century, particularly through the lens of Francis Fukuyama's assertion of 'the end of history'. Fukuyama’s argument is explored alongside the perspectives of philosophers like Juan Antonio Rivera, who critiques leftist utopianism as incompatible with individual freedom, a concept celebrated in liberal democracies. The philosophical underpinnings are further connected to Friedrich Hayek's warnings against totalitarianism in his work, 'The Road to Serfdom', illustrating the historical struggle between democratic freedoms and oppressive governance models.
Fukuyama's announcement of 'the end of history' signified the triumph of liberal democracy, positing it as the ultimate form of governance post-Soviet Union collapse.
Juan Antonio Rivera posits that leftist utopian aspirations clash with individual freedoms, asserting that freedom is foundational to the triumph of liberal democracies.
Friedrich A. Hayek’s 'The Road to Serfdom' serves as a cautionary tale, linking totalitarian regimes to the failures of utopian governance models before World War II.
The end of the Cold War marked a definitive shift in the ideological landscape, entrenching the supremacy of democratic capitalism over historical alternatives.
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