The Decline of the West (book)

*The Decline of the West*, written by Oswald Spengler, is a philosophical exploration of history, proposing that civilizations are like living organisms that follow a natural life cycle—birth, growth, decline, and death. Spengler argues that Western civilization, like others before it, is nearing its decline phase, marked by cultural decay and loss of vitality. The book suggests that civilizations have unique, predetermined patterns and that understanding these patterns can help us grasp the inevitable course of history. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing cultural transformation as a natural, intrinsic process in the evolution of societies.