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Global capitalism and labor at the end of History

Article Abstract:

Francis Fukuyama's thesis that the decline of Communism and socialism, and ascent of liberal capitalism signify an end of History is disputable on two counts. Fukuyama argues that liberal capitalism has established an Absolute Idea of human reason and freedom, which according to Georg W. Hegel, constitutes the end of historical evolution. However, global capitalism's exploitation of cheap labor, at the cost of high-wage earners, will generate a process of global proletarianization. Such a process will prompt workers to unite globally, over time, to fight for their rights.

International aspects, Influence, Wages, Wages and salaries, Capitalism, Working class, Fukuyama, Francis

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Hegel and the classical philosophy

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Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's works and ideas influence political actions of the modern era. Hegel's reputation, however, despite the apparent genius of his works, is attributed to the works of his predecessors. Hegel's most important ideas concern that of man's divinity and relationship with God, the meaning and levels of man's actions, epekeina or thebeyond as related to man's experiences and his interpretation of what is finiteand infinite.

Hegel, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich

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Raymond Aron and the morality of Prudence

Article Abstract:

The French political philosopher and sociologist Raymond Aron is discussed with regard to his 1938 thesis, Introduction to the Philosophy of History.

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