Decline of the West (Oswald Spengler)

*The Decline of the West* by Oswald Spengler is a philosophical work that suggests civilizations follow a cyclical pattern of growth, maturity, and decline, similar to living organisms. Spengler argues that Western civilization reached its peak and is now in decline, characterized by cultural, political, and technological changes that signal its eventual end. He views history as a series of distinct cultures with unique souls, each following a natural life cycle. The book emphasizes that civilizations are inevitable in their rise and fall, and understanding this pattern helps us grasp the broader process of cultural development.