“This engaging second edition–which includes new material—contextualizes Fukuyama within the broader trends of ‘the philosophy of history,’ including such seminal giants in the field as Kant, Hegel, and Marx. The authors argue clearly and insightfully in favour of Fukuyama’s relevance—perhaps under-appreciated in the academy—as well as for the timeliness of his ideas. The new material features Fukuyama’s contributions over the past decade, moving from ‘the end of history’ and debates over ‘the clash of civilizations’ towards present-day concerns with the complex ingredients of nation-building and the unsure fate of liberal-democratic values.”

Brian Orend, University of Waterloo, Ontario.