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The origins of political order
Book • 2011
In this book, Francis Fukuyama argues that a stable democratic society is built on three main components: a strong and capable state, the rule of law, and accountability mechanisms.
He explores the evolution of these traits through various historical cultures, from the emergence of tribal societies to the development of modern states in China, India, and Europe.
Fukuyama draws on a vast body of knowledge including history, evolutionary biology, archaeology, and economics to provide fresh insights on the origins of democratic societies and the challenges they face.
The book also examines the roles of violence and religion in shaping political order and highlights the importance of balancing state power with social forces to achieve accountability and stability.
He explores the evolution of these traits through various historical cultures, from the emergence of tribal societies to the development of modern states in China, India, and Europe.
Fukuyama draws on a vast body of knowledge including history, evolutionary biology, archaeology, and economics to provide fresh insights on the origins of democratic societies and the challenges they face.
The book also examines the roles of violence and religion in shaping political order and highlights the importance of balancing state power with social forces to achieve accountability and stability.
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Greg Lukianoff while discussing societal issues and the concept of repatrimonialization.
Greg Lukianoff while discussing societal issues and the concept of repatrimonialization.
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Yascha Mounk in the episode introduction, highlighting Fukuyama's significant contributions to political science.
Yascha Mounk in the episode introduction, highlighting Fukuyama's significant contributions to political science.
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Francis Fukuyama on Trump 47
Mentioned by C. Derick Varn , not in the book being discussed, but in a series of books attempting to explain how Western Europe developed an administrative class.
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Potter Edmund as an example of the erroneous modern view of the origins of political order.
Potter Edmund as an example of the erroneous modern view of the origins of political order.
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Mentioned by Jonathan Hsu as his favorite book, describing it as a history of how humans organize themselves into political units.
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Mentioned by Gwern as an example of an author whose better work was overshadowed by a more famous book.
Why To Not Write A Book - By Gwern
