Spengler's Decline of the West

Spengler's "The Decline of the West" argues that civilizations, like living organisms, follow a natural life cycle—beginning with growth, reaching a peak, and then declining. He views Western civilization as one such entity, which has matured and is now in decline. Spengler suggests that cultural expression, beliefs, and institutions reflect this life cycle, and that decline involves a loss of vitality, innovation, and purpose. His perspective emphasizes the importance of understanding history as a series of organic phases, prompting reflection on societal transformation as part of a broader, inevitable pattern.