Criticism Of Fukuyama’s "the End Of History" From Perspective Of Marxism

In the background of Soviet Union’s disorganization and eastern revulsion, Francis Fukuyama put forward "The end of History" which aroused strong repercussions in the east and west academia. The main idea of "The end of History" is that the history of mankind would culminate in a state of western liberal democracy and market-oriented capitalistic system, so capitalist system is the ultimate form of the history of mankind. In Fukuyama opinion, Christianity’s Last Judgment, Hegel’s Struggle for Recognition, Kojeve’s "a universal and homogeneous state" and Marx’s communist society, all these theories developed the idea of "The end of History". Understanding the history thought of Hegel and Kojeve contributes to comprehending Fukuyama’s thought and clearing his explanation of the motive force of historical development, mode of history termination, proof of history termination and the end of history and the man. Fukuyama has already put forward the theory of "The end of history" for more than 20 years. However, our world is still full of constant changes, capitalist countries fight against its inherent basic contradiction, meanwhile,9.11 incident, financial crisis and the rise of socialist China are all challenging his theory.Facing reality and theatrical difficulties, Fukuyama has amended and developed his theory. He admits the political decay of capitalist countries represented by the US and confirms the pattern of China in some ways. However, Fukuyama insists that liberal democratic capitalism is the end of history now matter how tough the road leading to the end and he specializes the route of end of history further. The development of socialist China and the failure of capitalist countries fight against its inherent basic contradiction prove that it is wrong for Fukuyama to attempt to surpass Marx’s historical materialism. In addition, we should explore Fukuyama’s thought in the governance and development of countries, introspect the construction of socialist countries and constantly promote the level of governance.We should adhere to Marxist view of history; correctly grasp the law of historical development, and realize that "The end of History" will be terminated no matter how to amend it. Discussing historical issues contributes to human society to probe into the meanings and values of itself. China reprioritizes in the course of advance, which gives socialist countries endless vitality. At present, we should unite social consensus, actively push forward the great cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics, adhere to the socialist road with Chinese characteristics, summarize the development experience and strive to realize Chinese dream.