INR 3003 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Liberal Democracy, Economic Liberalism
30 Mar 2017
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In order to appreciate hegel"s theory, fukuyama explores his assertions of ideas as the driving force of history. Hegel described these ideas as ideology , encompassing not just political doctrines, but the religion, culture and moral values of society as well. Unable to change the material world, these ideologies would still have affects on its future direction. According to hegel, ideology is the cause in the long run, of the real world"s direction. This means that to properly view current events one must consider the history of ideology. The modern economic policy that views the world only in terms of needs and wants and rational maximizing behavior can"t completely explain lifestyle choices by itself. To consider economic success in asia as evidence of free market viability without considering societal aspects of work ethic, frugality and other moral qualities is to ignore the part ideology plays in all current world events.
