Session A-4: The Use and Abuse of History: The End of History Thesis and American Foreign Policy
Grade Level
Grade Level: 9-12
Start Date
28-2-2014 8:25 AM
End Date
28-2-2014 9:25 AM
Description
This presentation will examine how Francis Fukuyama's argument regarding the "end of history" has informed recent American foreign policy objectives. Through an examination of various primary documents, including The National Security Strategy, State of the Union addresses, and newspaper articles, we will attempt to understand the philosophical foundations of our recent military and diplomatic initiatives.
Session A-4: The Use and Abuse of History: The End of History Thesis and American Foreign Policy
This presentation will examine how Francis Fukuyama's argument regarding the "end of history" has informed recent American foreign policy objectives. Through an examination of various primary documents, including The National Security Strategy, State of the Union addresses, and newspaper articles, we will attempt to understand the philosophical foundations of our recent military and diplomatic initiatives.