The End of History or the Clash of Civilizations?

Near the close of the twentieth century, two American political scientists returned to a question that had been asked by many of the greatest thinkers of the past. Is there a direction to history? And if so, to what end is it moving? The answers offered by Francis Fukuyama and Samuel Huntington envisioned vastly different political futures, sparking an intense debate about the nature of Western liberalism and the character of political conflict. In this reading group, we will examine their two seminal essays, along with excerpts from related works, and consider what they have to teach us about history, culture, identity, religion, and the political crises of the present moment.

Join Dr. Matthew Rose (Morningside) and Nathan Darmon (GS ‘25) for this July series of discussions on the thought of Francis Fukuyama and Samuel Huntington.

All sessions will be held at 6 PM. Dinner will be served. Please register in advance.